OPEN GREEN SPACES IN THE PROCESS OF SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENT: THE CASE OF THE CITY OF ORDU

Abstract

In this study, the distribution of the 22 neighborhoods that make up the Ordu city center is analyzed and their sufficiency is examined based on the amount per person. Within the scope of active open green spaces, neighborhood parks, playgrounds, sports areas, urban parks, other open spaces, public spaces, forested lands and planting areas are discussed. As part of the passive open green spaces; surroundings of historical buildings, graveyards, junctions and refuges are studied. At the end of the study it was determined that the amount of open green spaces that is supposed to be 3,5 m(2) according to Turkish standards (neighborhood park+playground) in line with the Zoning Law No. 3194, is 1,30 m(2); the sports area that is supposed to be 3 m(2) is 1.58 m(2), and the urban park area that is supposed to be 3.5 m(2) is 1.31 m(2) in the city center of Ordu. It was found that the amount of open green space that is supposed to be 10 m(2)/person in the whole city is 4,19 m(2)/person.