مرکز منطقه ای اطلاع رساني علوم و فناوري - Planning Experience on the city of Denizli

Abstract :

The aim of this study is to examine factors called “development dynamics” and “break–points” affecting the developing of the city of Denizli in detailed that they include development plans and studies which direct spatial– functional development process and also effect on urban planning past and present experiences in Denizli city. As a result of this examination, it was stated that Development Plan dated 1960 was the first development dynamic, afterwards, the second factor as a break–point directly effecting on planning experiences was 1976 earthquake. The third factor was industrialization parallel to rapid migration and urbanization with debates on adjacent area of Denizli city after 1980’s. In this period extending from 1976 to 1990’s, it is determined that the spatial–functional development and planning process of Denizli city were directed by piecemeal plans. In 2006, it was issued a new legal arrangement named Municipality Law of 2006 numbered 5393. Within this context of arrangement, Local Municipalities in adjacent of Denizli Municipalities were connected under the authority and responsibility of Denizli Municipality. It is considered that it will have been an important planning tool for integrated urban development and planning practices by the near future.