Hakkari city square: Evaluation of the current situation and participation of users

Cities have emerged as a result of the desire to gather and live together. The people forming the cities have created urban open spaces in accordance with their own way of life. These open spaces, which have formed in cities over time, are public open spaces through which the city lives in a regular way. Places as public open spaces are the most important means of reflecting the identity of the city, bridging the past and the future, through which cultural activities are going and social relations are strengthened. In terms of urban design, squares need to be organized as qualified spaces that meet the requirements of users in order to provide the desired contribution from the squares themselves. People on this side are in the squares; history, architecture, traditions to the highest level. In this study; the concept of the historical process and the types of squares, functions and design principles of the squares have been examined. The natural and cultural features of Hakkâri city square, the study area evaluated in this direction are examined. In terms of urban design, it has been taken by hand in terms of social, cultural, and functional aspects of the study area for a healthier and more qualified challenge. Later on, face to face interviews were made with local people to determine the needs of Hakkâri city plaza, and a questionnaire survey was conducted on the subject out of the results obtained from the interviews. According to the results of the questionnaire, a draft design suitable for people's expectations was developed. Key words: Hakkâri, Square, Urban, Urban Open Space, Urban Design.