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Evaluating Spatial Equity in Urban Park Accessibility: A GIS‑Based Analysis of the İzmir Gulf Region, Turkey

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  • 1. Dokuz Eylul University University, Faculty of Architecture, Department of City and Regional Planning, Central Campus, İzmir/Türkiye
  • 2. Dokuz Eylul University University, Faculty of Architecture, Department of City and Regional Planning

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Following global calls for replicable and rigorous planning tools (Adorno et al., 2025; Martin & Conway, 2025; Rubaszek, Gubański, & Podolska, 2023), the study uses multiscale regression models (OLS, GWR, MGWR) to decompose spatial variability in park accessibility outcomes. Variables such as canopy cover, elevation, built-up density, and impervious surface area are tested across different spatial kernels to reveal local predictors of access deficits. Building on equity classification typologies (C. Wu, Wei, Huang, & Chen, 2017; J. Zhang & Tan, 2023), the results culminate in a tiered priority framework for planning interventions, where Tier 1 neighborhoods exhibit the highest urgency across multiple spatial and social dimensions.

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