Morphological processes and the making of residential forms: morphogenetic types in Turkish cities

Authors

  • T. Ünlü Department of City and Regional Planning, Mersin University
  • Y. Baş Department of City and Regional Planning, Mersin University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51347/jum.v21i2.4064

Keywords:

morphogenetic types, morphological process, typology, Mersin

Abstract

Changes to the characteristics of the urban landscape as a result of morphological processes are investigated. The effects of change to individual plots are considered. Particular attention is given to the residential district of Çamlibel in the city of Mersin, Turkey. Conzen’s conception of the burgage cycle provides a basis for recognition of a development cycle. This comprises initial, interim and ultimate phases that gave rise respectively to generation, degeneration and regeneration. Individuals, government, planning practice and legislation contributed to this cycle. Attention is drawn to the value of the concept of morphogenetic type in understanding plot pattern development and building repletion and replacement processes.

Published

2017-04-19

How to Cite

Ünlü, T., & Baş, Y. (2017). Morphological processes and the making of residential forms: morphogenetic types in Turkish cities. Urban Morphology, 21(2), 105–122. https://doi.org/10.51347/jum.v21i2.4064