Model approach for developing urban green network plan focused on historical urban identity: A case study of republican period in Ankara province

Abstract

A model approach that emphasises history and identity concepts within the green network plan in the example of republican period in Ankara Province is adopted. Historical landscape elements are indispensable assessment criteria for green network plans just like the historical traces are quality indicators in the quality of urban design. The green network model approach explained in this paper is based on historical and cultural landscape elements and other defining parameters as well as linear elements that will ensure potential connectivity prioritised with Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Space Syntax. As a result of applying the method within the framework of the case study, two significant urban axes were revealed as historical and cultural identity elements. Thus it will be possible to provide healthy and safe movement possibility to the users in their daily life with pedestrian and vehicle green network routes on one hand; and to contribute to sustainability of the urban memory with the interaction they will have encountering historical elements on the other. Model presented with the paper proposes to ensure a relational link with the urban space so that a more consistent and sustainable contribution can be made via the green network system. © 2018, Scibulcom Ltd.. All rights reserved.