Public Space and Security: Samsun/Batipark Sample

Abstract

This study examines the perception of security in public spaces and the parameters that determine this perception in the context of open and green spaces. Globalization, economic transformations and global pandemics have changed the way public spaces are used and increased the importance of the concept of security. Within the scope of the study, the public use and security status of Batıpark in Samsun city was analyzed. In the research, the intended use of the park, visitor profile, security measures and security perception were systematically addressed through survey and observation techniques. Surveys with 180 participants revealed that factors such as lighting, security personnel and regular maintenance directly affect the perception of security. The study reveals the need for improvements in design and management processes to increase the perception of security in public open-green spaces.