Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
SAGE Open, cilt.16, sa.1, 2026 (SSCI, Scopus)
The space syntax approach has been widely used to investigate the impact of spatial configuration on land use and pedestrian movement patterns. Previous research shows that streets with high accessibility are decisive in the location of common functions and pedestrian movement intensities. This study investigates the factors that influence the movement patterns of first-time touristic users. Iznik was chosen as the research area because of its historical buildings from different civilizations, such as the Roman Theater, Hagia Sophia Church, and Nilüfer Hatun Imaret, and its high tourist value due to the fact that the first ecumenical council took place here. Within the scope of the study, the effects of form and function on users’ experiences were investigated by using space syntax and behavioral mapping methods together. The findings show that functions suitable for common use are located on streets with high integration values, but space syntax parameters are not the primary determinant in forming movement schemes. Distinctive functions and historical buildings were practical in determining the movement patterns of users experiencing the city for the first time. The most significant correlation with human movements was calculated in the global choice value among the space syntax parameters.