Recreation Potential of Biga District in The Sub-Component of Ecological Planning

Abstract

From the Industrial Revolution to the present day, cities have tried to find solutions to many
problems due to increasing population density. One of these problems is recreational areas, which are
defined as entertainment and rest areas that will meet the spiritual and physical needs of individuals.
Recreational areas were needed as socializing areas, especially in suburbs with low quality of life around
industrial zones. Along with developing urbanization models, ecological functionality has also been defined
in the definition and potential of recreational areas. We see the best planning examples of this functionality
in McHarg's overlapping method. In addition, McHarg's ecological planning approach aims to ensure the
sustainability of a holistic city-nature development for the livability of cities. According to the ecological
planning method used by McHarg; natural, cultural, social, aesthetic, political and historical inventories are
each analyzed, interpreted and evaluated separately in terms of area use. In this article, the McHarg
ecological planning method was used to determine the recreation potential of Biga District. Recreational
potential areas of Biga District were determined according to the sub-criteria of transportation, forest, land
use ability and proximity to water depending on land uses. The weight criterion was evaluated out of 5
points in areas divided into 1x1m2 grids. In determining potential areas, green areas in the city center that
are suitable in terms of areal size and functional areas were included in the analysis. As a result of the
analysis, alternative areas were determined on the coastline for mountain camping, hiking routes of varying
difficulty levels, horseback riding, horseback tours, horse racing, equestrian polo sports, alternative forest
areas, tent and caravan camping areas, surfing, kite surfing, swimming, diving, snorkeling and water cycling
sports.