The book contains summaries of the papers presented and submitted during the “Workshop on Universal Landscape Design in Public Green Spaces,” held on December 12, 2019, at the Conference Hall of the Faculty of Forestry, Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa.

The workshop featured the participation of prominent scholars, representatives from the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality and district municipalities, professional chambers, non-governmental organizations, and students. A total of 14 papers were presented during the event. The outcomes of all sessions were recorded in real-time, and at the end of the workshop, these results were discussed with the participants, leading to the preparation of the final declaration included at the end of this book.

We extend our respect and gratitude to the contributors who enriched our workshop by sharing their experiences and insights,  and to all participants for their valuable contributions.

On behalf of the editors,

Prof. Dr. Tevfik Hakan ALTINÇEKİÇ