Examining the Concept of Quality of Space in Public Open Spaces: The Example of Çanakkale Özgürlük Park

Abstract

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 spatial quality criteria in the Space Quality Diagram. Situation analysis, which is a component of the qualitative research design, was used in line with the target and the reinforcement elements were evaluated as successful or unsuccessful. As a result, it was determined that the park is an area with high quality value, but the "maintenance" criterion was found to be insufficient in the area. It is suggested that the maintenance and repair works of the reinforcement elements and plant elements in the area should be carried out regularly.