Developing the landscape planning scenarios through the Geodesign approach: the case study of Imrahor valley

Geodesign is a multidisciplinary approach that facilitates the creation of alternative scenarios with innovative understanding for the future that combine geography and design ** processes. In this article, the steps taken in the workshop entitled A New Approach in Landscape Planning: GEODESIGN, which is realized with the Geodesign approach, are evaluated. The workshop was directed by Prof. Dr. Carl Steinitz. The landscape planning process with Geodesign approach has been experienced with participants from different professional disciplines related to planning and design. Imrahor Valley and the surrounding area has been identified as the study area. The six question models and process were iterated as three times during the workshop studies. Digital maps were produced by ESRI® Turkey specialists. These digital maps have been used for the spatial analyzes and for developing scenarios. The scenarios have been converted into three-dimensional area models through the ESRI® CityEngine module. In this scope, the proposed landscape plan was produced considering the population changes predicted in 2023 Başkent Ankara Master Plan. The proposed landscape plan was compared with the 2023 Başkent Ankara Minimization Plan and it has been determined that there are significant differences in protection and usage proposals in terms of the Imrahor Valley and its immediate surroundings.