Accessing The Ecocity Potential of Bartin (Turkiye)

Throughout history, environmental, economic, social and cultural values have affected the formation development of cities. The industrial revolution brought about a rapid change in cities caused values. physical changes experienced by destruction environment natural resources, thus damaging ecological structures These reasons led people to search for sustainable nature. In order prevent this negative situation from getting worse, use resources sustainably, ensure comfort living spaces, new urban forms emerged not threaten existence Eco-cities, as self-sufficient city model that encourages rational are one these forms. Ecocity concept with mind. This study was carried out Bartin City, which has urban, rural coastal areas important resources. study, analyzes potential affect ecocity were made using geographic information system techniques. ArcGIS 10.8 software used purpose. data stored thematic maps created. Then, overlapping maps, eligibility criteria questioned. potentials city, suitable being an ecocity, been revealed. Within scope sustainability, city's social, achievements proposal presented.