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| PEM4027 | PEDESTRIAN PLACES | 2+0+0 | ECTS:4 | | Year / Semester | Fall Semester | | Level of Course | First Cycle | | Status | Elective | | Department | DEPARTMENT of LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE | | Prerequisites and co-requisites | None | | Mode of Delivery | | | Contact Hours | 14 weeks - 2 hours of lectures per week | | Lecturer | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Aysel YAVUZ | | Co-Lecturer | | | Language of instruction | Turkish | | Professional practise ( internship ) | None | | | | The aim of the course: | | The aim of the course is to impart an understanding of conceptual approaches to the design of public spaces, to develop the ability to analyse patterns of public space usage, and to examine the relationship between the city and its inhabitants within a holistic framework with a view to enhancing the quality of spatial use. In this context, the course aims to discuss the objectives and actions relating to the planning and design of pedestrian spaces.
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| Learning Outcomes | CTPO | TOA | | Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to : | | | | LO - 1 : | Explains the fundamental concepts and theoretical framework of pedestrian spaces. | 1 - 2 | 1, | | LO - 2 : | Assesses walkability, accessibility and safety criteria. | 1 - 2 | 1,6, | | LO - 3 : | Analyses pedestrian behaviour and patterns of spatial use.
| 1 - 2 | 1,6, | | LO - 4 : | Develops design proposals for pedestrian-focused urban spaces. | 1 - 2 | 1,6, | | CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), LO : Learning Outcome | | |
| This course examines human-environment interaction in pedestrian spaces, the characteristics of public pedestrian spaces, and the relationships these spaces establish with the city. The social, economic, cultural and spatial dimensions of public spaces are examined from multiple perspectives; pedestrianisation policies and their historical development are assessed. Throughout the course, different types of pedestrian spaces?such as main pedestrian axes, squares, streets, waterfront areas and green spaces?are analysed alongside pedestrian-vehicle interactions.
Furthermore, experiential pedestrian spaces within the context of theme parks and amusement parks are addressed; evaluations are made based on user experience, spatial design and diversity of activities. In addition, sustainable and user-centred design principles are discussed within the framework of socio-ecological approaches. Solutions to the spatial, social, cultural and economic challenges encountered in pedestrian spaces are being developed, and in this context, fundamental principles and criteria for the planning, design and organisation of pedestrian spaces are being established.
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| Course Syllabus | | Week | Subject | Related Notes / Files | | Week 1 | Information regarding the scope, content, weekly schedule, assessment methods, learning outcomes and resources of the course | | | Week 2 |
Key concepts and theoretical framework | | | Week 3 | Pedestrian behaviour and spatial experience | | | Week 4 | Pedestrian behaviour and spatial experience | | | Week 5 | Walkability and evaluation criteria | | | Week 6 | Spatial types and design principles | | | Week 7 | Types of Pedestrian Spaces I: Squares, streets, footpaths | | | Week 8 | Types of Pedestrian Spaces II: Waterfront areas, shopping areas, public focal points, parks, pocket parks | | | Week 9 | | | | Week 10 | Design principles for pedestrian spaces: Safety, accessibility, comfort, legibility and spatial identity | | | Week 11 | Pedestrian-focused urban design approaches: Green cities and sustainability | | | Week 12 | Pedestrian spaces and socio-ecological approaches: Landscape urbanism, ecological design, nature-based solutions, circular city approach | | | Week 13 | Current approaches in design: Functionality, flexibility, adaptability, participatory design, social inclusion, ecological sustainability | | | Week 14 | Theme parks: concept, development and functions | | | Week 15 | Amusement parks and experiential pedestrian spaces: Entertainment, experience and spatial design | | | Week 16 | Final exam | | | |
| 1 | Yavuz Aysel(2009). Kentsel Yaya Alışveriş Sokaklarında Geçirgenlik Kavramının İrdelenmesi: Doğu Karadeniz Kentleri Örneği. Doktora Tezi, Karadeniz Teknik Üniversitesi, Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü, Peyzaj Mimarlığı Anabilim Dalı, Trabzon. | | | 2 | Carmona Matthew, Heath Tim, Oc Taner, Tiesdell Steve (2010). Public Places Urban Spaces. Oxford: Elsevier. | | | 3 | Carr Stephen, Francis Mark (1992). Public Space. New York: Cambridge University Press | | | 4 | Gehl Jan (1987). Life Between Buildings: Using Public Space. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold. | | | |
| 1 | Bentley Ian (1993). Responsive Environments: A Manual for Designers. London: Butterworth Architecture. | | | 2 | Cowan Robert (2000). Urban Design Guidance. London: Thomas Telford. | | | 3 | Cullen Gordon(1961). Townscape. London: Architectural Press. | | | 4 | Jacobs Jane (1993). Great Streets. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press. | | | 5 | Helen Woolley (2003). Urban Open Space. London: Spon Press. | | | |
| Method of Assessment | | Type of assessment | Week No | Date | Duration (hours) | Weight (%) | | Mid-term exam | 9 | 18.11.2025 | 1 | 50 | | In-term studies (second mid-term exam) | 14 | | 2 | | | Quiz | 0 | | | | | Laboratory exam | 0 | | | | | Project | 0 | | | | | Practice | 0 | | | | | Clinic Practice | 0 | | | | | Oral exam | 0 | | | | | Presentation | 0 | | | | | Homework/Assignment/Term-paper | 2 | 11.12.2025
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5 | | | End-of-term exam | 16 | 28.01.2026 | 1 | 50 | | |
| Student Work Load and its Distribution | | Type of work | Duration (hours pw) | No of weeks / Number of activity | Hours in total per term | | Yüz yüze eğitim | 2 | 14 | 28 | | Sınıf dışı çalışma | 1 | 5 | 5 | | Arasınav için hazırlık | 8 | 2 | 16 | | Arasınav | 2 | 2 | 4 | | Uygulama | 1 | 1 | 1 | | Ödev | 6 | 6 | 36 | | Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık | 4 | 2 | 8 | | Dönem sonu sınavı | 2 | 1 | 2 | | Total work load | | | 100 |
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