The evaluation of the urban transformation of Zağnos Valley in Trabzon in terms Of landscape planning

Throughout the history of civilization, natural and cultural living areas, created by both human and nature, have been deteriorated and even destroyed by the people as a result of the Industrial revolution, tecnological developments,rapid urbanization and increasing population following this revolution.Trabzon is a very significant city in that It was once important destination center of many eminent travellers such as Ksenophon, Evliya Çelebi, Fallmerayer and Frunze. Also ıt is still an important centre of trade and culture due to its geographical location which connects Middle Asia, Caucasia, Far East, Middle East to İstanbul and Europe. However, Trabzon has also been losing historical, cultural and ecological heritage because of the immigration from rural areas, rapid urbanization, unplanned and uninspected construction.Zağnos Valley ,which is located in the city centre and has served as the natural ventilator of Trabzon for ages,has also been damaged ecologically and turned into a slum area. Therefore,Living areas in Zağnos Valley have become worse as squatters invade the area.The aim of my study is to evaluate the urban transformation of Zağnos Valley in Trabzon in terms of landscape planning in light of theoretical findings, the samples of urban transformation from Turkey and the World and fieldworks.As a result of the study, certain suggestions have been made in accordance with the criteria of the urban transformation and urban landscape planning .