Contributions of Art in Public Space to the Riverside Urbanity: Amasya Examplar

Amasya is a multilayered city with the Yeşilırmak river flowing through and historical Yalıboyu houses on riverbank in center. This area has been object of attempts to transform it into tourist attraction. The Promenade, which was built by filling between Mağdenüs Bridge Taş south Yeşilırmak, started become public space art began take place after 2000s. How performed riverside affects urban design departure point this study. research question whether artwork along promenade contributes image. aim investigate bank discuss their relationships city. methodology consists one phase about reading method Lynch, positions as focal points have discussed. Findings show that existence texture, fails aspired effect. What fits better future projection implement aesthetic revive new areas designed for different points.