Effects of Urban Planning on Spatial Complexity: Historical Analysis of İzmir Metropolitan Area

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2023-1-19

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Şahin, Mustafa Raşit

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This study aims to examine the effects of planning decisions on the complexity level of urban systems, specifically focusing on the Izmir metropolitan area. By integrating fractal analysis and complexity theories into urban planning, the study seeks to deepen our understanding of urban systems' intricate relationships and dynamics. The research questions address various aspects of the effects of planning decisions on complexity, including the impact of land use decisions, master plans, emergent activities, system components, and complexity analysis as a monitoring criterion. The methodology involves data preparation, fractal dimension calculations, and analysis techniques such as difference analysis, cluster analysis, Moran's I, and hotspot analysis. The findings from this study can notify more informed and sustainable urban planning practices, leading to resilient and adaptive urban environments. The structure of the study consists of seven chapters, each building upon the previous to provide a comprehensive exploration of the topic. The chapters cover background information on urban planning theories, fractal analysis frameworks, planning processes in Izmir, methodology, complexity analysis of the Izmir metropolitan area, and a concluding chapter that summarizes the research findings and suggests future directions. Overall, this study contributes to understanding urban complexity and the relationship between planning decisions and the complexity level of urban systems. It highlights the importance of considering the interdependencies and dynamics within urban systems to develop more effective and sustainable planning strategies.

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Complexity, Fractal Analysis, Sub-fractal Analysis, Urban Planning, Urban Morphology

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https://hdl.handle.net/11511/104514

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Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Thesis