Analysis of the impact of zoning plans on building quality using the DQI system: The case of Sabuni Neighborhood

In today's world, where urbanization is rapidly increasing, building quality is of great importance in terms of living comfort, environmental sustainability, and urban aesthetics. In this context, zoning plans prepared by local governments are fundamental tools that directly affect the quality of urban spaces. However, the potential effects of these plans on building quality are often not taken into consideration before they are implemented. This study investigates whether it is possible to measure the impact of urban planning on building quality using the DQI method before the plans are implemented or revised. Thus, by analyzing the contribution of planning decisions to structural quality in advance, both the planning process and the implementation process can be managed in a more rational and efficient manner. In this context, the Sabuni Neighborhood in the Central District of Edirne Province was selected as the study area; a building block in this area was evaluated according to DQI criteria in terms of both its current status and the proposed zoning plan. The analysis results reveal how planning decisions affect building quality and establish a direct relationship between planning and quality. The aim of the study is to introduce a quality-focused approach to local government planning processes and to demonstrate how measurable tools such as DQI can provide strategic benefits in urban transformation processes.