Barrier Application of Samsun Bulvar Shopping Mall
Enjoy the disabled-friendly shopping experience with the barrier application of Samsun Bulvar Shopping Mall. Enjoy comfortable shopping with automatic barriers and easy access.
The Bulvar Shopping Mall located in Samsun caused controversy by closing off the section between the Site Mosque on Orhaniye Street with a barrier. This application by the mall has sparked great reactions among local shopkeepers and citizens.
Victimization and Reactions
It is stated that pedestrians, especially families with baby strollers, have experienced great victimization due to the mall’s barrier application. Shopkeepers and citizens strongly criticize this decision by the mall. Incidents where a woman with a baby stroller protested have occurred.
Statement by Mall Official
Gaye Özgün, the Manager of Bulvar Shopping Mall, states that the purpose of the barrier application is to ensure pedestrian safety. Özgün expresses that this step was taken to prevent dangerous situations on the street where motorcycles pass quickly. It is emphasized that this decision, taken by UKOME, is for pedestrian safety.
Samsun Metropolitan Municipality has initiated an investigation regarding the issue.