Reviewing Comfortability in City Squares: A Case Study of Beylikdüzü Özgürlük Square

Abstract

Public spaces play a significant role in our social life. There are different types of public spaces and squares are one of the most important places in the cities that have influence on shaping our social activities from the past to the present. City squares are not just designed to spend time, in the past, squares were known as gathering locations to make important social decisions. A place where people share what is happening nearby and exchange information. Active and lively public spaces increase social interaction and sense of belonging among people. With the increase of population and urbanization in recent years, the quality of urban areas has been evaluated in terms of improving the quality of life of citizens. Squares are also important public spaces that are examined in terms of quality. In this paper, Beylikdüzü Özgürlük Square comfort parameters are studied. This square is located in western part of Istanbul. Although this area is not very old but it is important due to the connection between the two areas of Esenyurt and Beylikdüzü. Comfort quality indicators of this location are examined. A questionnaire was collected from 71 people living in the area for this research. Their responses were studied and interpreted in line with the purpose of the research.