Akdeniz Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi

Yazarlar: Emine Duygu KAHRAMAN, Ebru ÇUBUKÇU, Beyza KARASU, Mustafa TAŞÇI

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Anahtar Kelimeler:Accessibility,Environmental Psychology,Mosques,Space Syntax,İzmir

Özet: This paper aims to compare the mosque use density and physical environmental characteristics around mosques in two types of areas: in historical city centres and in contemporary areas in the periphery are compared. A total of ten mosques were analyzed; seven were located in the city centre (Kemeraltı district), three were located in new development areas (Mavişehir-Şemikler district). Results showed differences in street network pattern and physical environmental characteristics in two areas. In parallel, use density was higher in historical city centres than that in contemporary areas. Despite the methodological limitations (small sample size etc.), this study is important in highlighting the relation between physical environment and people’s behaviour in the case of mosque use. 

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