Landscape planning based on tourism uses in urban historical areas: the case of Bursa
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Landscape Planning, Tourism, Historical areasAbstract
Landscape planning in urban historic areas aims to support preserving historical and cultural places, promote sustainable development processes, and help protect communities' cultural identities. However, comprehensive studies on holistic planning approaches for tourism and recreational uses in urban historic areas are limited. This study was conducted in Bursa's historical and cultural center, a city with a strong landscape character, possessing significant historical and cultural values. This study aims to optimize the use of these areas for both locals and tourists by revealing their character through landscape planning in urban historic regions. In this study, the landscape character of the historical city center of Bursa has been evaluated based on SWOT analysis and the weighted criteria method. To ensure the sustainability of tourism and recreational uses in the historical city centers of Bursa, landscape designs reflecting the city’s identity must be planned in a way that does not damage the historical fabric. The proposed arrangements should integrate appropriately with both living and non-living materials while developing landscape designs that preserve the unique value of urban fabric.
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