Determination of Greenway Routes Using Network Analysis in Amasya, Turkey

Abstract

AbstractOpen greenways play significant roles for city residents, urban climate, and urban ecosystems. Open green spaces are a combination of systems providing ecological, aesthetic, economic, and recreational benefits. Due to new technologies, rapid increases of population, industrialization, and irregular urbanization, open and green spaces in urban areas are decreasing. Open green spaces in urban areas improve the quality of life of city residents and bring out social and cultural characteristics of a city. In this study, the city of Amasya, Turkey was selected as the study area largely due to its natural, historical, tourist, and traditional values. Amasya is located next to Yesilirmak River and Valley, and it is known for its historical–cultural texture. The purpose of the current study is to design a multifunctional greenway system that will protect the natural, historical, and cultural values of Amasya city, passing through important focal points for the city, and ensuring sustainability by support...