Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
VI. Internatıonal Congress of Cultural Landscapes Wıthın The Framework of Sustaınable Development, Amasya, Türkiye, 13 - 14 Kasım 2025, (Yayınlanmadı)
This study examines the multidimensional relationship between urban planning, air pollution and public
health, evaluating the environmental and health impacts of urbanization within a comprehensive
framework. Rapidly increasing urbanization increases pollutant emissions through energy consumption,
transportation density and decreasing green space ratios. This situation poses serious public health risks,
particularly for vulnerable groups. The research was conducted based on academic studies published
between 2020 and 2025 and reports from national and international environmental agencies; it was
structured around two mains axes using a qualitative-based thematic content analysis method. The first
theme, “Urban form and air quality”, examined the impact of spatial elements such as building density,
transportation infrastructure and green space ratio on the distribution of air pollutants. The findings show
that compact urban models supported by green infrastructure reduce PM₂.₅ and NO₂ concentrations and
improve air quality. The second theme, “Air pollution and health effects” has revealed the relationship
between exposure to pollutants and respiratory and cardiovascular diseases through epidemiological
data. It has been found that exposure to PM₂.₅ and O₃ negatively affects respiratory function, particularly
in children and the elderly and exacerbates environmental justice issues in low-income areas. The results
reveal that the discipline of urban planning plays a decisive role in the interaction between air quality
and public health. The integration of green infrastructure, permeable surfaces and sustainable
transportation systems into planning processes supports not only the reduction of pollutants but also the
creation of healthy and livable cities. The study proposes a new planning-based approach at the
intersection of environmental sustainability and public health.