KARAÇOMAK STREAM'S PAST TODAY AND TOMORROW IN KASTAMONU, TURKEY
KASTAMONU KARAÇOMAK DERESININ DÜNÜ BUGÜNÜ VE YARINI

Author : Çiğdem SAKICI -- Gülşah KENDİRCİ
Number of pages : 123-134

Abstract

The Karaçomak stream is an important urban image for Kastamonu which passes through Kastamonu city center and divides the city into two sides. The stream, which is dominant in the city, has been used for different purposes in the past but today it offers only the visual use to the citizens. In the vicinity of the stream, there are no recreational areas where people can rest, relax and get away from stress. It is not possible to meet with water, to get in touch, to benefit from the auditory and therapeutic effects of water in today's conditions of use. In this respect, a design proposal has been developed for the use of the stream in terms of recreational efficiency. Afterwards, the sensations, likes and effects of the three images of the streamon past, present and future of the creek were determined with the help of the survey performed on the users and the stream's past and present were compared. As a result, it was revealed that the people of Kastamonu wanted to use the stream not only for the visual purpose but also for recreational activities as well and among three images of the stream, the future proposal was the most liked one.

Keywords

Karaçomak stream, water landscape, water use

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