Mekanların Benimsenmesi ve Olumlu Değerler Yüklenmesi: Bursa Orhangazi Meydanı

Abstract

Urban open spaces are one of the important components that make up the identity of cities.The first urban open spaces that emerged in the form of squares reflect the culture of the cities and have different qualities according to the characteristics of the cities. Together with the urban design elements that affect the qualities of the squares, it integrates with the feelings of the users who use that space. Increasing the qualities of the space will also increase the spatial behavioral performance, and at the same time, it will contribute to the adoption of that space and to add positive values to the space. This research was made to determine the spatial performance of Orhangazi Square, which is heavily used in the city center of Bursa. 43 criteria were determined to determine spatial performance. The spatial performance score of the square was calculated as 393.70 (85,43%) using the weighted criteria method.