Journal of Environmental Biology

The influence of green areas on city-dwellers' perceptions of air pollution: The case of Nigde city center

?. ?etin¹* and F.C. Karafakı²           

¹Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design, Yasar University, Izmir,? 35100, Turkey

²Program of Tourism and Hotel Management Program Introduction, Ankara University, Ankara, 06730, Turkey

*Corresponding Author Email : cigdem.cetinkaya@yasar.edu.tr

Paper received: 16.04.2019 ?????? ???????????????????????????????????????Revised received: 18.09.2019 ???????????? ????????????????????????Accepted: 10.12.2019

Abstract

Aim: The aim of the stıdy was to determine the effect of green areas in order to improve the quality of life and create positive perceptions on air quality by modifying physical and social environments within the cities.

Methodology: Literature research, official data and a semi structured questionnaire conducted with the citizens of Nigde were used. SPSS version 21.0 was used for data evaluation.

Results: Findings indicated that green spaces could reducethe negative perception about poor air quality. Even if official authorities do not report air pollution, the lack of green space in the city center influences the perception of air quality in negative way.

Interpretation: Green spaces in convenient number, size and quality should be included in city centers for improving the quality of life in cities.

Keywords: Air quality, Air pollution, City dwellers, Green spaces, Nigde city

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