Abstract
Nowadays, the importance of greenway applications in planning studies has increased to meet the increasing environmental problems in cities, the loss of open spaces, and the increasing need for recreation. The purpose of this study is to evaluate within the scope of the greenway about the part of 11 km of the Çankırı railway passing through the city center by considering the planning and design dimension. The research was carried out in four stages: literature review, analysis of natural and cultural landscape characteristics, preparation of a conceptual plan, and design suggestions. The area has a straight aspect, the slope is 0–3%, and it is an alluvial structure. It was determined that there are registered historical buildings, but structural areas are intense. According to plan, a green area and a bicycle path arrangement was proposed at the side of the railway. Also, along the existing road routes, a walking or bicycle path was proposed to provide connection between open green areas in the city. In the design process, appropriate landscape design solutions were developed for the station area, and it was proposed that street area and some intersection points be pedestrianized.
Highlights
IntroductionThe urban areas inhabited by the majority of the world population are most appealing as settlement areas which offer various opportunities for urban people
According to estimates made by the United Nations and many sources, it has been clearly stated that this tendency will continue throughout this century, and by 2050 70% of the world population will be living in cities [2]
The aim of this study is to plan and design about 11 km part of Çankırı railway passing through the city center within the scope of greenway
Summary
The urban areas inhabited by the majority of the world population are most appealing as settlement areas which offer various opportunities for urban people. Today they face many environmental problems due to rapid urbanization, population growth, and developments in industrialization. Those of an environmental dimension stand out and those at economic and social levels [1]. According to estimates made by the United Nations and many sources, it has been clearly stated that this tendency will continue throughout this century, and by 2050 70% of the world population will be living in cities [2]. The existing problems in cities will certainly increase
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