Student Centered Landscape Scenarios In Winter City University Campuses: Erzurum Atatürk University Case

Abstract

World population which is increasing day by day and
urbanization as a result of it has caused deterioration in natural
environment. Maintainability concept has been an important
criterion in new planning and design studies for decreasing these
problems. In this sense universities contributing to
maintainability targets positively, contributes to physical
development of city and environmental plans by providing green
areas open to the whole city. However, recreational activities
being done in campuses increase self-reliance and respectability
of young individuals by creating nature exploring, social sharing
and personal awareness especially for students.
In this student centered study being done in Atatürk University it
was aimed to give some suggestions for alternative outdoor
playfields which will satisfy social, cultural and recreational
needs of students for four seasons. Moreover, indoor and outdoor
winter recreational areas for all year long and some possible
places in which students will have fun were given as suggestions.
Approximate 150 questionnaire studies were done randomly in
faculties, which are in campus and have student density and
demands of students for recreational usage and outdoor sports in
the direction of utilization of campus and their needs were
determined. Moreover, indoor and outdoor winter recreational
areas in the campus which will satisfy needs of students for all
year long and some possible places in which students will have
fun were given as suggestions.