Baris Kara

Baris Kara
Aydın Adnan Menderes University · Department of Landscape Architecture

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March 2020 - March 2020
Aydın Adnan Menderes University
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Publications (23)
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Study has indicated that urban green spaces close to people's homes that are large and visible, as well as well-maintained and clean, can be an effective strategy to increase physical activity and improve people's health. The study results indicate a positive relationship between cleanliness and maintenance, among the quality criteria of urban gree...
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Bu çalışmanın amacı, Aydın kentinde sosyo-ekonomik yapısı farklı alanlarda parkların mevcut tasarımları ile park alanlarıyla ilgili kullanıcı isteklerinin değerlendirilmesi ve Aydın kenti örneğinde parkların planlanması, tasarlanlaması ve yönetimi ile ilgili önerilerin sunulmasıdır. Genel olarak, sosyo-ekonomik veriler ve park alanlarının yapısal t...
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Plants including trees and shrubs (TAS) can contribute positively to human quality of life in an environment performing several aesthetical, economic, social and ecological functions, e.g. adding visual quality increasing the value of real estates, decreasing energy demand and expenses for heating and cooling, supplying people recreation possibilit...
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In this paper, design process of the landscape project of the Erbeyli Martyrs’ Memory Park that was thought as a space to introduce the Incirliova town in point of tourism was discussed. The aim of the paper is to design an area around the former train station of the Erbeyli village in the Incirliova district, Aydın province and gain the new functi...
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Kevin Lynch's The Image of the City remains one of the most important books in environmental design research. Its approach relies upon behavioral observations and systematic surveys of environmental cognition. We can perceive only what we see; thus, sight is the most important sense in landscape design. The spaces and objects of landscape design ar...
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Students generally spend their time in their nearby environment. This environment consists playing areas in school grounds and playgrounds on their way to school. By considering this hypothesis, the aim of the study is to determine whether school grounds and neighbourhood playgrounds on their accessible routes in three different parts of Aydi{dotle...
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In the current study, the distribution and diversity of street-tree species were evaluated in Aydin City, Turkey, in correlation with land-use category and road-type. The study encompassed 100% of the city’s limits covering 24 neighborhoods of Aydin. Wider limits of the city were used in the study. The study was performed in 92 avenues and 74 boule...
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Kusadasi is one of the most famous tourism centers in Turkey and encompasses agricultural, forest, natural, and coastal areas. The town has been facing rapid urbanization owing to tourism development in the region over the last 20 years. The aim of this study is to analyze and monitor the changes in land use and land cover (LULC) in the Kusadasi ur...
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Besparmak Mountain which is in western Anatolia attracts attentions with its cultural, natural, geological, historical, archaeological and mythological characteristics and recreational potential. The fascinating rock formations within the area provide considerable amount of geo–tourism opportunities. The mountains have interesting monasteries carry...
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The aim of this research is to evaluate the natural and ecological features of Kocarli Adnan Menderes Urban Forest with regard to the suitability for ecotourism. Design suggestions will be presented to develop the Urban Forest. Continuity in public transportation will eliminate the problems of access. Kocarli Adnan Menderes Urban Forest is not only...
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The aim of the research is to evaluate the qualities and improve the existing condition of the parks. Differences among parks in the Aydin city center are evaluated in terms of urban equipments and activities.Maintenance of Aydin's parks are at the moderate level. Maintenance and maintainance of the parks directly affected from the limited budget....
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National Park of Dilek Peninsula Büyük Menderes Delta which is 27.675ha. located in the southwest of Aydın. North of the area is Dilek Mount and south are the wetlands. The peninsula has a diverse geographical structure together with rich plant diversity. Excessive visitor number in the Park in summer months is above the carrying capacity which cau...
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In the present study, consciousness levels of the people living in İzmir city were determined and their trend depending on education was evaluated. It was aimed to offer cares to be taken to increase consciousness levels. Public opinion about environmental matters was investigated using a standard questionnaire form. The questionnaire was applied t...
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The aim of present study was to determine the environmental attitude of people living in Izmir city and trend in their attitude depending on age. Subjects completing questionnaire were divided into two age groups, young and adult, considering social and economic structure of Turkey. The study was conducted in the nine districts of Izmir city (Balço...
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Didim Peninsula, on the Aegean coast of Turkey, has been experiencing a relatively slow but steady social and ecological transformation since the 1990s. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism declared this area a tourism development region in 2005; thus, major investments and developments are already planned. This may negatively impact the surrounding...
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Bafa Lake Nature Park is one of Turkey's most important legally protected areas. This study aimed at analyzing spatial change in the park environment by using object-based classification technique and landscape structure metrics. SPOT 2X (1994) and ASTER (2005) images are the primary research materials. Results show that artificial surfaces, low ma...
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Didim peninsula is the fattest growing urban area in the Aydin province, Turkey. Since 1990, the Town of Didim has changed significantly after discovered by domestic and international tourist. In spite of the recent rapid LULC change, Didim has not been spoiled compared to other big touristic towns of Turkey. Didim has been announced as "Tourism ho...
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Kusadasi is one of the prominent touristic and agricultural areas of Turkey. Kusadasi has grown exponentially for over 45 years due to domestic immigration and tourism. As a result urban sprawl occurred in the form of summer houses and touristic establishments. The development not only impinges on agricultural areas, but also it pressures the nearb...
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The purpose of this study is to detect the characteristics of the landscape change in the protected area environments by using Remote Sensing, GIS and landscape structure indices. Dilek Peninsula Big Meander Delta National Park of Aydin Province, Turkey is the focus of this case study. SPOT 2X and ASTER images are utilized in object oriented classi...
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ZET Doğadaki canlı ve cansız varlıkların aralarında ilişkiler kurarak oluşturdukları sisteme, ekolojik sistem yada ekosistem denilmektedir. Canlı ve cansız varlıkların kurguladıkları bu sistem, insanların yaşadığı çevrede de dengesini sürdürme çabasındadır. Kırsal veya kentsel peyzajdaki denge dinamikleri, insan faktörü ile çok hızlı ve genelde olu...

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