The Spatial Quality in Public Space and the Society; the Example of Eminönü Tahtakale

Abstract

Public spaces constitutes one of themost eminent parts of the urban living. These spaces serve as a means ofintegration for different segments of the society. Hence, public spaces play akey role in developing the perception of the city and defining the city. Thesespaces emerge as meeting places where users of all kinds exist with theircultural varieties and constitute a society embracing these differences andlearning from each other.This study will try to analyse andreveal the relationship between public space and social structure and howpublic open spaces effect the life of the individuals within the context ofEminonu district. Tahtakale neighborhood of Eminonu is selected as the focus ofthe study for being the cultural, historical an commercial center of Istanbul.The spatial qualities of puclic spaces within this area will be evaluated andit is aimed to bring together a document proposing solutions and suggesting policies to enhance these qualities based on the analyses.