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Explora: Environment
and Resource Sustainable urban park design

Table 10. Total explained variance accounted for by the extracted components
Comp. Initial eigenvalues Extracted sums of squ. loadings Rotation sums of squ. loadings
Total % of var. Cum. % Total % of var. Cum. % Total % of var. Cum.%
1 10.032 33.439 33.439 10.032 33.439 33.439 4.668 15.559 15.559
2 2.095 6.985 40.423 2.095 6.985 40.423 4.035 13.449 29.007
3 1.942 6.474 46.897 1.942 6.474 46.897 2.906 9.688 38.695
4 1.469 4.896 51.793 1.469 4.896 51.793 2.425 8.082 46.777
5 1.249 4.164 55.957 1.249 4.164 55.957 2.108 7.028 53.805
6 1.127 3.756 59.713 1.127 3.756 59.713 1.772 5.908 59.713
7 0.976 3.254 62.967
…. ……. ……. …….
30 0.176 0.587 100.000
Note: Extraction method: Principal component analysis.
Abbreviations: Comp: Component; Cum: Cumulative; sq: Squared; Var: Variance.

services via golf carts when needed, easy access at cafe One user said, “Perfect hours if you are going to exercise
entrances, suitable internal roads (except minor problems between six to nine in the morning. There are only people
on the cobblestone roads), and availability of toilets for the around you who come for sports purposes,” while another
disabled. Moreover, free parking is provided for disabled commented, “I wish I lived in the neighboring area so I
individuals, and free entry to the science center is given could walk every day.” 65
for companions of disabled visitors. Regular cleaning The park is equipped with many sports areas, such as
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and maintenance services of the park are carried out, and walking and running tracks, the sports center, the indoor
security guards are present throughout the day. Despite swimming pool, and outdoor sports areas, providing
approximately 20% of the survey participants stating that sports opportunities across all age groups. Studies show
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the park should be cleaner and well-kept, many online exercising is one of the prominent reasons for using the
comments described the park as clean and well-kept. 59,63 park. A study determined that 35% of the participants
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Over 90% of participants in one study reported feeling used the park to exercise, whereas 18% used it for team
safe in the park, with approximately 80% finding lighting sports. Another study found that 20% visited primarily
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sufficient. Social media comments often mention a high for jogging. A significant portion of the comments made
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presence of foreigners in the park, but note that they do on social media emphasize areas designed for children.
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not cause disturbances. One of the users of the park A citizen commented, “Picnic area, train tour, mini
commented, “Even though Syrians are in the majority, they amusement park, water bike on the lake, bird cages, art
do not harm anyone.” 59,63 museum, Smurf’s village, etc. It is one of the rare places
to travel and spend time with children; there are endless
4.3.4. Esthetics and furnishing quality activities, number 10, 5 stars.” In addition, another citizen
The park includes numerous seating units, shade and commented, “There are many activity options for you and
lighting elements, and garbage bins placed at different your children, such as playgrounds, skating rinks, pedal
points of the park (Figure 6). In one study evaluating these boats, etc. If you have time, you can evaluate it.” 59
elements, approximately 86% of the participants found the Altinpark was designed based on several key principles:
lighting adequate, 67% considered garbage bins sufficient, locating buildings near ring roads where human traffic
and 54% deemed seating units satisfactory. The same is high, incorporating large surface water elements,
study found that there were problems with compliance using topographic features as planning themes, and
with standards regarding seat depth and backrest height transforming valleys into ponds, contributing positively
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in the seating units and non-compliance of garbage bins to its esthetic appeal. In a study evaluating esthetics based
with the standards, while the lighting elements were found on surface materials quality, plant arrangements, and
suitable. Walking, jogging, and sports are popular uses of aquatic decorations, Altinpark received a medium level of
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Altinpark. Citizens appreciate walking in natural settings esthetic appreciation. Another study evaluated Ankara’s
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as it helps them feel calm and peaceful. This preference three important urban parks, Altinpark, Gençlik Park, and
was reflected by the positive comments on social media. Botanik Park, based on walking or jogging paths, sports

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