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  • Master Thesis
    Surroundings of Metro Stations as Public Spaces: User Perceptions in the Cases in İzmir
    (01. Izmir Institute of Technology, 2022) Aksoy, Serenay; Şenol, Fatma
    Metro stations are public transport stops with functional parts of the transport system. Moreover, these stations and their surroundings are public spaces where people as a group or individually come together for different purposes and use these spaces for resting, spending time, and entertainment. In addition to the functionality of the station structures, their spatial design integrated with its immediate environment and oriented to people needs are significant points to be considered. The metro station surrounding is a transit point for the transportation needs of many people during the day. This study deals within this area in terms of being used as a public space. The main purpose of this study is to determine the physical and social factors that affect perceptions of people and use of space in the public space in the example of metro station surroundings and to determine how this situation differs depending on the individual characteristics of the users such as age, gender, income, education, working status. The method followed in this context; Evka-3, Konak, Fahrettin Altay (İzmir) includes collecting data through the field observations of perceptions of people and physical characteristics in the public space around the metro station, and the factors affecting user perceptions and space use, through a survey with 300 people. There are many factors such as making you feel safe, aesthetic, attractive, comfortable, and visible among the physical and social factors affecting the use of the station surroundings. Land use and accessibility in the immediate vicinity of the station are other important factors that affect perceptions of people for the physical environment about the use of space. This study proposes urban design interferences to improve user perceptions of the metro station surrounding and increase the use of these areas.
  • Master Thesis
    Age-friendly' Neighbourhood Parks: Evaluating Parks in Karşıyaka (izmir) According To User Perceptions
    (Izmir Institute of Technology, 2019) Imıl, Ahmet Said; Şenol, Fatma
    Neighbourhood parks are expected to be accessible public open spaces located in a walking distance to the residences of individuals and provide them opportunities for leisure activities, physical activities and socializing. Use of neighbourhood parks is beneficial for all, but especially for older adults, as most of their daily routines are bound to neighbourhood environment. It is observed that older adults using neighbourhood parks often tend to have better physiological, mental and social health. On the other hand, not all older adults use neighbourhood parks, commonly because physical and social characteristics of these parks are not responsive to their age-related spatial needs and expectations. An ‘age-friendly’ park is supposed to be accessible, attractive, comfortable and safe for all, and particularly older adults. Certain factors about parks and park surroundings, for instance, walkability of the streets, opportunities for social interactions or existence of restrooms affect the perceptions of older adults about the age-friendliness of parks. The aim of this study is to identify the socio-spatial characteristics of parks that contribute to their age-friendliness, based on studies about spatial experiences of older adults in public open spaces. Then as a case study based on interviews with 65 years old and older park users in two relatively age-friendly neighbourhood parks in Karşıyaka (Izmir) that are selected through site observations, this study intends to evaluate how age-friendly the older adults perceive these parks, in relation to access to parks, physical and social characteristics of parks and park surroundings. Finally, the study intends to use its findings to develop recommendations for urban design interventions to improve age-friendliness of neighbourhood parks.
  • Master Thesis
    Children's Active Commuting To Schools in Different Neighbourhoods: Design of Streets as Child Friendy Environments
    (Izmir Institute of Technology, 2019) Abatay, Gülce; Şenol, Fatma
    The study examines the factors that affect the 8-11 years old primary school students' commute to school by using active transportation modes (i.e., walking and bicycling). Active commuting to school is promoted for children as the main opportunity for children’s physical activity for their physical and even mental health. However, in recent years there has been a significant decrease in the number of children who engage in physical activity in many parts of the world including Turkey. As a result of rapid urbanization, decreasing number of open spaces in urban areas and also increasing level of car ownership are seen as the main reasons for children’s passive lifestyles. One of the easiest and most practical ways to adopt physical activity in children's daily life is to enable children to commute to their school by walking or bicycling. On the other hand, although there are increasing number of studies abroad, there is an important literature gap about the factors affecting children’s active commuting to school in Turkey. Besides multiple social factors (such as parents' concerns about the safety of their children) children's perceptions about physical characteristics of the built environment (such as land use and vehicular traffic) are some of the significant factors shaping travel mode of children to school. The aim of this study is to identify the social and physical factors that affect mode choice of children's commuting to their school while examining children's and their parents' experiences and expectations about the built environment. Developing as a study about 8-11 years old primary school students in two schools of two neighbourhoods in Bornova/Izmir, this thesis deploys fields observations and majorly user surveys with these children and their parents about their experiences of commuting to school. Finally, it develops recommendations and strategies for the physical design of the streets for children to use active transportation opportunities.