Challenges and recommendations in addressing community engagement in public space design in Turkiye

Abstract

The aim of this article is to discuss challenges and to develop recommendations in addressing community engagement in public space design. In this respect, the article examines Turkish planning legislation and analyse three projects from Istanbul, Bursa and Eskisehir from Turkiye. The research methodology is based on literature review and online interviews with the officials and professionals who worked in these projects. As a result, the recommendations related to legal-institutional context, engagement mechanisms, participation and coordination of actors, design and implementation process of community engagement in public space design are presented to create more quality and inclusive public spaces in Turkiye.