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The size of active green space per capita specified in RSPC is 10m is
(RSPC, 2014). According to the findings shown in figure 8, it is observed that
the neighborhoods apart from the Sofular neighborhood do not meet the
minimum size and standards. It has a significant effect on these results to have
Pirler Park, as an urban park in Sofular Neighborhood (Figure 8).

Conclusions and Recommendations
In the recent years, especially during and after the Covid-19 pandemic
conditions, which has recently affected the whole world, we once again
realize the importance of people’s need for open green spaces. Following
the pandemics, the importance of urban green spaces, which are among the
criteria for sustainable urbanization, has come to the fore. In particular, the
green areas located around residential areas should be integrated into the city
through green belt, green wedge or green network systems, and the green
spaces designed in different sizes and dimensions should be made accessible
to all city users by establishing connections with each other.
In line with the findings obtained in the study, the proposals related to the
protection and design of urban green areas are as follows:

• Green areas that are scattered throughout the city in terms of their
location should be integrated with each other and their continuity
should be ensured.
• Green belts should be created on the river banks and designed as
recreation areas in the cities with rivers flowing through, especially in
Amasya.
• Within the scope of the study, new green areas should be planned in
regions where the rate of green areas are below the standards.
• Although the existing green areas and children’s playgrounds are
considered as green spaces, they are not qualified places. Children’s
playgrounds and sports areas should be afforested without using
concrete.
• Green spaces should be accessible; common green spaces available
for everyone should be designed. In addition, special green areas
should be planned specificly for the elderly, young people, women and
children.
• Recreation areas and green areas should be considered together and
number of active green areas should be increased.
• Urban open spaces such as squares, boulevards and wide streets as
well as public spaces should be integrated with green spaces.

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