Relationship between the Urban Form and Socio-Spatial Segregation: The Case of Famagusta

Considering the urban form of cities in North Cyprus, urban segregation can be considered as one of the major problems after 1974. The city of Famagusta which is located on the east of the island, is no exception with regard to this general problem; though in this case the problem of urban segregation have been intensified due to different geographical limitations, effects of division of the city after the war in 1974, and political decisions. Thus, segregated urban form of Famagusta affects the social structure of city in a negative way. This thesis explore the urban form in relation with socio – spatial segregation, because physical separation of different social groups in the city has a distinct direct relationship to the way cities are shaped and structured. Understanding and investigating this relationship quantitatively is the major focus of this study. This thesis suggest that the more a spatial structure of a city become fragmented, the more it become socially segregated as well. In order to explore the statement, and study this relationship two methodologies of ‘Space Syntax’ and ‘Social Area Analysis’ are utilized in this study. Methodology of space syntax will analysis the urban form of Famagusta neighborhood by neighborhood based on how much they are accessible, integrated, and intelligible, then in the second part, the methodology of social area analysis will explore the social structure of each neighborhood through census data based on socio – economic variables of education, income, and occupation. Then results of physical and social structure of neighborhoods will put together to show how much they are matched and affect each other. Keywords: urban form, urban segregation, space syntax, socio – spatial segregation, social area analysis