Examining the effect of vertical gardening applications in the city image and aesthetics-example of the Istanbul ci̇ty

In today's period, the concentration of structural areas along with urbanization has caused a decrease in green areas. This situation has especially affected large metropolitan cities, where. Vertical gardens, also know as green walls, are considered an alternative approach to green spaces. In addition to their functional contributions to cities, vertical garden applications add esthetic value. In this regard, vertical gardens can be seen as effective tools for strengthening urban esthetics and image. In this thesis study, it is aimed to "examine the effect of vertical gardens on the urban esthetics and image of Istanbul". For this purpose, photographs of vertical garden applications around the transportation arteries located in the Anatolian side of Istanbul, Acıbadem, Ataşehir, Avrasya Giriş, Çekmeköy, Güzelyalı Ankara Direction, Karacaahmet, Koşuyolu, Küçükyalı – Edirne direction, Pendik, Ümraniye and, Ünalan Districts were selected and different demographics were selected. By applying a survey to 275 city residents with different characteristics, the effect of vertical gardens on the urban esthetics and image of Istanbul was measured. 5-stage method was applied in the thesis study, and after the literature review survey questions and scale were prepared. Evaluation of the data obtained as a because of the survey and findings were determined using the SPSS software. According to the findings, it has been determined that vertical gardens positively increase aesthetic perceptions of the city of Istanbul, including visuality, liveliness, support for buildings and green areas, dynamism, comfort and harmonious integrity This study will be a guide in terms of contributing to future studies in determining the contribution of vertical gardens to cities in terms of esthetic perception and urban image. Keywords: Vertical garden, Esthetics, İmage, Visual perceptio, İstanbul