Investigation of physical change in urban transformation area: The case of Uluırmak

In recent years, many cities in our country have been developing and changing rapidly. This change may bring about problems such as deterioration of physical structure in certain parts of urban areas, inadequate infrastructure, and the formation of risky areas. Efforts are being made to find solutions to these problems through project processes such as urban transformation and urban renewal. However, new changes and problems may arise as a result of applications made without examining the existing structure, identity and texture of the region. For this reason, making the necessary analyzes to determine the identity of the urban texture and implementing projects in this direction are valuable in terms of preventing new problems. In this regard, the aim of this study is to reveal the spatial change that occurred with the urban transformation project implemented in the Uluırmak Reserve Building Area in the Meram district of Konya and to provide a basis for new studies by evaluating the comparison of the old and new texture of the study area. The second purpose of the study is to determine the thoughts of users in the region about transformation. In the study method, the street texture, building density, and green areas of the region were analyzed by comparing the old and new conditions and a survey was conducted. As a result of the study, it was determined that the selected sample area showed significant spatial differences compared to the old situation of the region and user opinions were determined. As a result, the necessity and importance of considering the physical and social dimensions of urban transformation projects at every stage of the work and ensuring a good understanding by analyzing the existing texture in urban areas has emerged.