Extant studies have presented various indexes for evaluating urban carrying capacity (UCC), but there is no consistent perspective on UCC. This paper presents a guiding index framework from holistic as reference guidance (UCC). The developed based upon the theory of sustainable development by addressing fundamental question what capacities are needed to enable development. composed three-layer ...

The Visitor Carrying Capacity (VCC) can be defined as the socially acceptable maximum visitor number in an area without causing ecological degradation. In this study, a three-stage method of VCC analysis based on landscape character is proposed case Kırşehir Kocabey Poplar Plantation Site. first phase, park design carried out, guided by Landscape Character Analysis and Assessment (PKAD) key pro...