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The research study utilizes Multi Criteria Evaluation (MCE) method in geographic information systems (GIS) environment and uses MCE suitability maps with Cellular Automata (CA) for predicting and simulating sustainable urban development scenarios in Famagusta City. It represents first scenario-based simulations of the future growth of Famagusta as “do-nothing” and “sustainable”. Under the do-nothing scenario, Markov Chain probability analysis with CA models is used with temporal land-use/cover datasets based on the images from 2002 and 2011. It shows that, Famagusta City is moving away from sustainable development. Future expansion of both medium-density and low-density urban zones are always located around existing built-up urban area along transportation lines. A similar model is employed by applying sustainable urban development policies by the policy driven scenario. As a main goal, sustainable urban development includes three main criteria, compactness, environmental protection, and social equity. Additionally, brownfield development, distance from center, soil characteristics, soil productivity, vegetation, environmental protection areas (EPA), distance from local services, distance from open space are used as criteria with Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP). Having such a simulation with the combination of MCE, GIS, and CA has several advantages. Prediction of urban growth presents possible alternative development in the future; visualization of decision making easier for town planners and supports the spatial planning process; and creates more realistic results of our choices related to urban growth.
Can Kara; Naciye Doratlı. Predict and Simulate Sustainable Urban Growth by Using GIS and MCE Based CA. Case of Famagusta in Northern Cyprus. Sustainability 2021, 13, 4446 .
AMA StyleCan Kara, Naciye Doratlı. Predict and Simulate Sustainable Urban Growth by Using GIS and MCE Based CA. Case of Famagusta in Northern Cyprus. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (8):4446.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCan Kara; Naciye Doratlı. 2021. "Predict and Simulate Sustainable Urban Growth by Using GIS and MCE Based CA. Case of Famagusta in Northern Cyprus." Sustainability 13, no. 8: 4446.
The aim of the study is to analyze historical village and present changes in architectural or historical elements Karavas village region. The main target that may be aimed at preserving the historical, architectural and cultural fabric of its area and policies appear as a result of analysis. Within this framework, Karavas village urban quarter pattern is analyzed by researching building storey, function, development period, building materials, roof type-materials, structural condition, architectural features, changes in façade or mass, elements of architectural features. Each building is digitized and field survey is completed then data is inputted in geographical information system environment. Additional satellite images and data obtained from local offices in order to control data within the study area. By analyzing changes, it is clear say that that some parts of Karavas village have been dramatically changed in terms of architectural features. Heights of the buildings area have been increased from 2 to 3 in the eastern and northern part. Detached, semi-detached 2 storey buildings are replaced by new apartments. These apartments also changed the character of the historical environment. Moreover, many traditional buildings have many different façade and mass changes, which is very common in Karavas Village. Results show that the buildings have a historical, monumental or architectural character that forms historical urban patter is in danger.
Can Kara. Architectural evaluation analysis by using GIS: case study Karavas. Eighth International Conference on Remote Sensing and Geoinformation of the Environment (RSCy2020) 2020, 11524, 1152418 .
AMA StyleCan Kara. Architectural evaluation analysis by using GIS: case study Karavas. Eighth International Conference on Remote Sensing and Geoinformation of the Environment (RSCy2020). 2020; 11524 ():1152418.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCan Kara. 2020. "Architectural evaluation analysis by using GIS: case study Karavas." Eighth International Conference on Remote Sensing and Geoinformation of the Environment (RSCy2020) 11524, no. : 1152418.
Due to increasing population and expansion of cities, urban planning issues are becoming more important worldwide. It is realized that biological methodologies ought to be coordinated into urban arranging activities. Particularly in European cities, creating greenways and green corridors is a very recent phenomenon. The advancement of green space along urban waterways could moderate urban warmth island impacts, improve the physical and mental prosperity of city occupants, improve flood resilience and could also sustain biodiversity. The Pedieos River is the longest river in Cyprus. Like most of streams on the island, it is a non-enduring waterway, of fleeting nature that for the most part streams during the blustery winter months or after overwhelming precipitation occasions. A literature review was undertaken to discover the importance of rivers within the urbanized areas. It is known that the Pedieos River is firmly connected to the historical backdrop of Nicosia as it is one reason for the city's presence at the site. The increase of impermeable areas as a result of urbanization is also one of the main causes for flooding in recent years. In this research, the current situation of the river was investigated and its possible rehabilitation discussed for more sustainable city. The aim of this study is to recommend a feasible proposition by examining green territory zones and reason green passages along the Pedieos River so as to improve the living condition of Nicosia city. Keywords: Greenway, river, Pedieos River, urban planning
Selda Inançoğlu; Özge Özden; Can Kara. Green Corridors in Urban Landscapes, Case Study Nicosia Pedieos River. European Journal of Sustainable Development 2020, 9, 1 -1.
AMA StyleSelda Inançoğlu, Özge Özden, Can Kara. Green Corridors in Urban Landscapes, Case Study Nicosia Pedieos River. European Journal of Sustainable Development. 2020; 9 (1):1-1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleSelda Inançoğlu; Özge Özden; Can Kara. 2020. "Green Corridors in Urban Landscapes, Case Study Nicosia Pedieos River." European Journal of Sustainable Development 9, no. 1: 1-1.
The expansion of urban areas leads the loss of green spaces causing many environmental and economic problems. The infrastructure has been carried to the rural areas to deal with the needs of populations, reducing the green vegetation. This isolates one habitat area from other habitats and increases the fragmentation. A green corridor can connect fragmented habitats. Thus, this research aims to analyze and provide a green corridor in four different cities of Jordan. Through study some case studies, review of articles, researches, data collection, GIS, observations and maps derived from Jordanian ministries were used for the analysis of a green corridor in four cities in the northwest of Jordan. This research provides a comprehensive planning of the biogeographically areas, ecotourism sites and variety of vegetation in the protected areas of namely, Ajloun Forest Reserve and Dibben Forest Reserve, to link them in the biodiversity and conservation regions of the Al-Salt and north Amman, after identifying these diverse areas of vegetation cover and wildlife in each governorate. In addition, the research discusses ecological, environmental and economic effects of applying a green corridor as a sustainable city approach in Jordan. In other words, the purpose of this study is to suggest a sustainable proposal by analyzing green area zones and green corridor axes to improve the nature and the environment in Jordan. This proposal adapts urban areas with the establishment of green corridor connecting conservation areas in Jerash and Ajloun to Al-Salt and north of Amman. Such a green corridor can lead an increase of local and international tourism which may improve the economic strength and can increase the job opportunities for citizens to live in a more ecological urban environment. Keywords: Environmental sustainability; green corridor; connectivity; planning; Jordan
Abdelfattah Al Masri; Özge Özden; Can Kara. Green Corridor Development as an Approach for Environmental Sustainability in Jordan. European Journal of Sustainable Development 2019, 8, 418 -418.
AMA StyleAbdelfattah Al Masri, Özge Özden, Can Kara. Green Corridor Development as an Approach for Environmental Sustainability in Jordan. European Journal of Sustainable Development. 2019; 8 (3):418-418.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAbdelfattah Al Masri; Özge Özden; Can Kara. 2019. "Green Corridor Development as an Approach for Environmental Sustainability in Jordan." European Journal of Sustainable Development 8, no. 3: 418-418.
Jaafar Abdullahi Shuaibu; Can Kara. Evaluating suitability for sustainable urban growth of Abuja by using MCE and GIS. International Journal of ADVANCED AND APPLIED SCIENCES 2019, 6, 68 -76.
AMA StyleJaafar Abdullahi Shuaibu, Can Kara. Evaluating suitability for sustainable urban growth of Abuja by using MCE and GIS. International Journal of ADVANCED AND APPLIED SCIENCES. 2019; 6 (7):68-76.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJaafar Abdullahi Shuaibu; Can Kara. 2019. "Evaluating suitability for sustainable urban growth of Abuja by using MCE and GIS." International Journal of ADVANCED AND APPLIED SCIENCES 6, no. 7: 68-76.
It is critical to develop urban layers for analysis sustainable urban development possibilities within planning process. Kyrenia Region has many physical, environmental or economic issues that may danger the growth possibilities in sustainable manner. From this point, this study uses different spatial layers such as slope, distance to roads, distance to central zone, vegetation, soil productivity, environmental protection zones, distance to open/green space, distance to education for supporting sustainable urban growth policies and define suitable areas for urban development within this perspective. The study tries to convert sustainable urban growth policies such as; compact growth, environmental protection, equal accessibility to basic services; into spatial layers and establish proper framework for multi criteria evaluation in Kyrenia Region within using geographical information systems. It shows suitability values for Kyrenia region and constraints zones at final section. It clearly presents the suitable areas for the sustainable urbanization and also unsuitable or risky areas for reducing the possible disasters and may happen in the future.
C. Kara; N. Akçit. USING GIS FOR DEVELOPING SUSTAINABLE URBAN GROWTH CASE KYRENIA REGION. The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences 2018, XLII-3/W4, 263 -268.
AMA StyleC. Kara, N. Akçit. USING GIS FOR DEVELOPING SUSTAINABLE URBAN GROWTH CASE KYRENIA REGION. The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences. 2018; XLII-3/W4 ():263-268.
Chicago/Turabian StyleC. Kara; N. Akçit. 2018. "USING GIS FOR DEVELOPING SUSTAINABLE URBAN GROWTH CASE KYRENIA REGION." The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences XLII-3/W4, no. : 263-268.
Can Kara; Nuhcan Akçit. Monitoring urban growth and detection of land use with GIS and remote sensing: a case study of the Kyrenia region. Fourth International Conference on Remote Sensing and Geoinformation of the Environment 2016, 96881I -96881I-9.
AMA StyleCan Kara, Nuhcan Akçit. Monitoring urban growth and detection of land use with GIS and remote sensing: a case study of the Kyrenia region. Fourth International Conference on Remote Sensing and Geoinformation of the Environment. 2016; ():96881I-96881I-9.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCan Kara; Nuhcan Akçit. 2016. "Monitoring urban growth and detection of land use with GIS and remote sensing: a case study of the Kyrenia region." Fourth International Conference on Remote Sensing and Geoinformation of the Environment , no. : 96881I-96881I-9.
Can Kara; Nuhcan Akçit. Traffic accident analysis using GIS: a case study of Kyrenia City. Remote Sensing 2015, 953514 -953514-8.
AMA StyleCan Kara, Nuhcan Akçit. Traffic accident analysis using GIS: a case study of Kyrenia City. Remote Sensing. 2015; ():953514-953514-8.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCan Kara; Nuhcan Akçit. 2015. "Traffic accident analysis using GIS: a case study of Kyrenia City." Remote Sensing , no. : 953514-953514-8.
Can Kara; Nuhcan Akçit. Analyzing green/open space accessibility by using GIS: case study of northern Cyprus cities. Remote Sensing 2015, 9535, 953513 .
AMA StyleCan Kara, Nuhcan Akçit. Analyzing green/open space accessibility by using GIS: case study of northern Cyprus cities. Remote Sensing. 2015; 9535 ():953513.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCan Kara; Nuhcan Akçit. 2015. "Analyzing green/open space accessibility by using GIS: case study of northern Cyprus cities." Remote Sensing 9535, no. : 953513.
The present study utilized a multi-criteria evaluation (MCE) method in a geographical information systems (GIS) environment to evaluate the suitability of potential landfill sites in Northern Cyprus. To determine the most suitable landfill site, one of the MCE techniques, called analytical hierarchy process (AHP), was combined with a GIS to examine 12 criteria: distance from waste generation centres; distance from roads; slope; distance from surface waters; distance from groundwater areas; distance from environmentally sensitive areas; vegetation types; soil productivity; soil permeability; distance from settlements; distance from cultural sites; distance from stone quarries. The relative importance weights of these criteria were estimated using AHP and criteria maps were developed by using GIS spatial analysis. At the final stage two different suitability maps were produced using two different groups of weights. The first group suitability map had 11 052 (ha) with high suitability class, whereas the high suitability areas decreased to 5982 (ha) in the second group. Moreover, the seven potential sites identified within the first group decreased to four in the second suitability map. However, potential sites such as Gungor, Degirmenlik, Kirklar and Cayonu had similarities with higher suitability values and these same locations were regarded as suitable according to the both first and second suitability map results.
Can Kara; Naciye Doratli. Application of GIS/AHP in siting sanitary landfill: a case study in Northern Cyprus. Waste Management & Research: The Journal for a Sustainable Circular Economy 2012, 30, 966 -980.
AMA StyleCan Kara, Naciye Doratli. Application of GIS/AHP in siting sanitary landfill: a case study in Northern Cyprus. Waste Management & Research: The Journal for a Sustainable Circular Economy. 2012; 30 (9):966-980.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCan Kara; Naciye Doratli. 2012. "Application of GIS/AHP in siting sanitary landfill: a case study in Northern Cyprus." Waste Management & Research: The Journal for a Sustainable Circular Economy 30, no. 9: 966-980.