Determination of Urban Identity Components by City Dwellers: ？anakkale City Case Study

All the values that a city possesses constitute the urban identity of that city. The most appropriate approach in determining the urban identity components is the references that the city-dwellers make for the city. Interviews with city-dwellers are an important tool for obtaining these references. In accordance with this purpose; city of ？anakkale and its dwellers were selected as study material. The study is sampled within the borders of ？anakkale city center with written source research and survey application method. Urban identity type and component concepts that constitute the theoretical approach of the study have been determinant in preparing the questionnaire forms. A total of 112 questionnaires were applied by random sampling technique, which reflects the sample volume of 0.05%, for enabling the dwellers to make imaginary evaluation of the city. The questionnaire contains detailed questions that will provide access to data on the socio-demographic structure of the community and the identity components of settlement, equipment and signs specific to the study area. As a result of the evaluations, the conceptual structure of the city was revealed with the composition of history, tourism and strait concepts that emerged for the city of ？anakkale. Physical structure components were determined on the scale of roads (Atatürk Street), focal points (Republic Square), urban equipment and signs (Wind Roses and Clock Tower) and urban boundary (Sar？？ay). As a result of this study, which is expected to provide practical benefit in the local government dimension, an urban identity card was issued in regard to ？anakkale