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Public open spaces provide many services that will improve the physical and mental health of the society and increase the quality of life. These services are an important indicator for measuring spatial quality. In this study, it is aimed to evaluate the reinforcement elements used in the Özgürlük Park in the city of Çanakkale according to the spat...
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... is a bicycle path surrounding the park, a 6-car parking lot at the park entrance, and a bicycle park and vehicle parking pockets surrounding the park (Figure 4). There are 2 public transportation stops at 85,67 m and 115,17 m distance from the study area ( Figure 5). Availability: According to Hacıhasanoğlu & Hacıhasanoğlu (1997), availability is defined as the ability of individuals to reach all places around them by themselves or with the help of any vehicle (Alpagut, 2003). ...
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... This suggests that even smaller parks can offer high-quality experiences when their surrounding environment and design elements are carefully integrated, demonstrating the importance of spatial context in enhancing park quality. Taking a different approach, [138] evaluates park quality using the space quality diagram, focusing on four key quality factors: ...
This study presents a comprehensive framework for evaluating the quality of public spaces across various urban typologies. Through a systematic review of 159 research studies, we identify universal quality factors that transcend spatial types as well as specialized factors unique to specific public environments. Our findings establish accessibility (73.6%), safety/security (58.4%), and comfort (52.8%) as foundational requirements across all public space types, while revealing distinct quality priorities for different typologies: open spaces emphasize comfort (70%), parks prioritize activities (60%), green spaces focus on aesthetics and natural elements (70% and 60%), and public facilities uniquely emphasize indoor environment quality (41.7%). The research reveals a hierarchical relationship between factors, where accessibility enables other qualities, safety serves as a prerequisite for utilization, and comfort determines engagement quality. We identify critical limitations in current assessment approaches, including artificial intelligence studies focused on easily quantifiable factors, domain-specific research confined within disciplinary boundaries, and overreliance on subjective perceptions without objective measures. This research provides a foundation for integrated approaches to public space assessment that acknowledge the complexity of public urban environments while addressing both universal human needs and context-specific requirements. The findings support urban planners, designers, and policymakers in developing balanced assessment methodologies that ensure both comparability across spaces and sensitivity to local conditions, ultimately contributing to the creation of high-quality public spaces that enhance urban life and community wellbeing.
