Investigating recreational qualities of the parks in Aydin

Baris Kara*, Hayriye Esbah Tuncay, Bulent Deniz

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The aim of the research is to evaluate the qualities and improve the existing condition of the parks. Differences among parks in the Aydin city center are evaluated in terms of urban equipments and activities. Maintenance of Aydin's parks are at the moderate level. Maintenance and maintainance of the parks directly affected from the limited budget. Spatial and vegetational maintenances of parks in Aydin are not sufficient. According to the results of the research, improving the the qualities of the parks in the neighborhoods and increasing the budget and personnel that assigned to maintenance of the parks are essential.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)158-164
Number of pages7
JournalProcedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences
Volume19
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011

Keywords

  • Aydin
  • Park
  • Recreation areas
  • Recreational needs

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