Abstract
In this study an attempt to explore the meaning of open spaces in housing areas of Northern Cyprus has been made and these spaces have been evaluated in terms of adequacy for use by the residents. A survey conducted on 420 residents from various areas, having people belonging to different age groups and income levels, helped in finding out the extent to which the exterior environment means to them and how they integrate it with their lives. The findings revealed a high level of desire for better integration between the residences and the open spaces around them. However, in many cases due to the poor quality of design, which lacks a sensitivity towards social and cultural values, a majority of residents showed disappointment concerning these spaces. The questionnaire designed for this specific survey comprised of questions regarding general satisfaction of the users with the open spaces, their location, size and design, their relationship with the house and the street, the quality of the greenery, provision for car parking, etc. While studying the significance of open spaces, this paper focuses on the most common housing patterns in Northern Cyprus, considering the changing qualities of residential development in the last decade.
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