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Ali Hosseini; Mohammad Rasoul Zafari; Ali Saberi
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The shift from a top-down, management-centric governance paradigm to a bottom-up, participatory, and inclusive post-traditional people-centered approach has been one of the most significant transformations of the past two centuries. This shift is a result of the rise of industry, technology, and the ...
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The shift from a top-down, management-centric governance paradigm to a bottom-up, participatory, and inclusive post-traditional people-centered approach has been one of the most significant transformations of the past two centuries. This shift is a result of the rise of industry, technology, and the importance of science, creating a framework for better communication among these factors. Instead of closed and exclusive management, an open approach that involves all stakeholders has prevailed. This study aims to examine the current status of governance components and to explain their role and impact on the realization of urban renewal in the blighted fabric of Shahrekord. The results show that the status of the dimensions and indicators of urban governance and urban renewal in the blighted fabric of Shahrekord is unsatisfactory. According to the results obtained from statistical tests, there is a significant relationship between desirable urban governance indicators and community-based renewal, and governance indicators have a positive impact on the urban renewal of the blighted fabric of Shahrekord. Furthermore, based on the results of structural equation modeling, which confirms the significant and positive relationship between urban governance and its components with the components of urban renewal, urban governance has the greatest impact on the environmental dimension of urban renewal. Among the components of urban governance, responsiveness and consensus-building have a greater impact on the studied dimensions of urban renewal. Whereas, legality and accountability have had a lower impact on predicting urban renewal. To improve the status of urban renewal in the blighted fabric of Shahrekord, a change in the management approach and more attention to the wishes and opinions of residents are needed. The creation of new spaces should be done according to the culture and wishes of the people to increase the sense of belonging and social tranquility.
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Mohammad Akbarpour; Mehrdad Krgar
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Land use has always been one of the concerns of planners, policy makers, and executive managers in the fields of environmental science and planning. In this connection, the unauthorized change of agricultural land use is considered one of the most important challenges of mankind in this century due to ...
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Land use has always been one of the concerns of planners, policy makers, and executive managers in the fields of environmental science and planning. In this connection, the unauthorized change of agricultural land use is considered one of the most important challenges of mankind in this century due to its many adverse effects on the sustainability of the environment. Changing the use of agricultural land causes various problems. Among the problems of agricultural land use change is that the village undergoes cultural-social, economic, and environmental changes. In terms of methodology, the current research is causal explanatory and survey method. This research has been conducted with the general purpose of analyzing the factors affecting the change of agricultural land use in the peri-urban villages of Javanrood city and investigates the factors affecting the occurrence of land use changes. who were chosen because of their responsibility to monitor and control land use change in rural areas. The findings of this research showed that economic, legal, cultural-social, administrative and organizational, and climatic-environmental factors are effective on the change of agricultural land use. Also, the investigation of the type of change of use indicated that the highest rate is related to tourism, followed by residential, commercial, and industrial. Based on the findings of this research, it can be said that it is necessary to review and modify the regulations and rules related to the change of agricultural land use and to monitor its proper implementation. Also, the seriousness of managers, people's participation, and the support of local officials are very important in this field.
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Haniyeh Asadzadeh; Tajaddin Karami
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The transition to an urban-based economy and the globalization of cities has compelled governments to shift from traditional approaches and adapt to new global conditions. Metropolises and urban regions, as key nodes in the global economy, possess significant potential to play transnational and global ...
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The transition to an urban-based economy and the globalization of cities has compelled governments to shift from traditional approaches and adapt to new global conditions. Metropolises and urban regions, as key nodes in the global economy, possess significant potential to play transnational and global roles. These regions can create competitive conditions to strengthen the national economy and bridge local, national, and global economic dynamics. This study aims to examine the role of the developmental state model in integrating Iran’s metropolises into the global cities network and to propose practical strategies for achieving this goal. The research is fundamental in purpose and employs a descriptive-analytical methodology. Data and information were collected through documentary and survey methods, with a sample of 33 urban experts selected via purposive sampling. Data analysis was performed using SPSS25 software and the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test as well as path analysis. The findings reveal that the developmental state model in Iran has thus far faced challenges due to inconsistencies in foreign policy, domestic conditions, and the status of governing elites. Expert opinions also confirm that this model is a suitable approach for connecting Iran's metropolises to the global cities network. Governance willpower was identified as the most significant independent and mediating variable in the formation and success of the developmental state in Iran. Finally, a theoretical model was proposed to implement this approach in Iran, offering policymakers practical strategies to integrate the national economy with the global economic network.
Original Article
Hadi Hakimi; Rasa Nobahar Ghezeljehmeydan; Aylar Hoseinzadeh
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Problem Statement: The study of gender relations and public transportation is important in strengthening social and economic development, especially in developing countries. Due to their different social status and economic interests, men and women rely heavily on public transportation for their daily ...
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Problem Statement: The study of gender relations and public transportation is important in strengthening social and economic development, especially in developing countries. Due to their different social status and economic interests, men and women rely heavily on public transportation for their daily needs. Research Objective: As a result, improvement in public transportation systems can significantly affect health, education, and job opportunities for both sexes. In this regard, a recent study has examined the current requirements of public transportation based on gender in the metropolis of Tabriz. Research Method: Using a hybrid approach (discussion groups and online/paper questionnaires), this research examines how age, disability, and personal experiences intersect with gender to influence travel patterns for men and women. Research Results: The findings show that women's trips are significantly affected by gender discrimination, socio-cultural barriers, safety concerns, and economic restrictions. While these barriers highlight gender influences, they acknowledge contextual factors such as socio-cultural norms, financial situations, parental attitudes, and individual personalities. This analysis shows that gender discrimination, socio-cultural inequalities, safety concerns, and economic challenges act as key determinants of women's transport experiences. Innovations: Ultimately, this study contributes to the ongoing discourse on equity and access in transportation and advocates for solutions that remove gender barriers to public transportation use and promote inclusive mobility in cities.
Original Article
Azadeh Mohajer Milani; Homa Assarzadeh
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The phenomenon of urbanization has brought about major changes in cities, which are often not sufficiently correlated with social needs. Therefore, in recent decades, planning to improve social interactions in urban spaces has been recognized as a turning point in urban development. This study considers ...
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The phenomenon of urbanization has brought about major changes in cities, which are often not sufficiently correlated with social needs. Therefore, in recent decades, planning to improve social interactions in urban spaces has been recognized as a turning point in urban development. This study considers the identification of urban infrastructures responsive to pedestrian needs as one of the most fundamental ways to establish necessary social connections, and in response to the question of how environmental design affects pedestrian movement in urban space, it conducted a combined approach of Space Syntax Analysis and field perception in a case study from Tajrish Square to Ghods Square. This method provides a comprehensive interpretation of the impact of the body on the perception and movement behavior of citizens and leads to the identification of appropriate physical changes to significantly improve social interactions. The results of the analyses showed that pedestrian movement flows in accordance with the urban index elements. The continuity of pavements and the creation of safe pedestrian crossings were also identified as key components at the next level. This study found that the combination of vegetation and footpaths was effective in increasing the attractiveness and desire to walk, and emphasizes that the integration of natural and man-made components in the design of the urban environment not only improves pedestrian flows and the quality of urban spaces, but also has a direct impact on increasing social interactions and the dynamism of urban spaces. The findings of this study can help urban planners and designers to design more dynamic and efficient urban environments by better understanding the relationship between environmental design and social behavior.
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Foroogh khazaeenezhad; Ali Hosingholizade; Ali Hosseini; hasan parsipoor
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With the increase in the population of the elderly and the ever-increasing expansion of the population of cities, the necessity of adapting urban development to the priorities of the elderly in order to participate as much as possible in this segment of the society is raised more than in the past. In ...
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With the increase in the population of the elderly and the ever-increasing expansion of the population of cities, the necessity of adapting urban development to the priorities of the elderly in order to participate as much as possible in this segment of the society is raised more than in the past. In order to achieve an elderly-friendly city, it is necessary to examine the current state of the city and inform it to the city managers in order to plan and formulate future design policies. For this purpose, there are various methods to check the current situation of the city,one of these location-oriented methods is the use of OWA method with GIS. In this research, age-friendliness by using 9 layers including:access to public transportation, urban green space, medical services, public libraries and sports centers along with the layers of air pollution, urban traffic, noise pollution and thermal pollution with the OWA method A survey was conducted in 49 neighborhoods of Bojnord city. The results showed that the development of Bojnord city from the point of view of urban geriatrics has not spread uniformly everywhere and the central part is better than the new parts of the city despite its older texture. Also, its central and eastern parts have better conditions than other parts of the city, and the southern part was shown to be very unsuitable. Based on this, Seyyed Jamal, Sardaran and Jajermi neighborhoods have been identified as three desirable neighborhoods, and Daneshgah, Ahmedabad and Malekesh neighborhoods have been identified as undesirable based on nine criteria. These results are highly consistent with the field visit and completion of the questionnaire along with processing the resulting data using the Copeland method. Therefore, it is suggested that while developing all neighborhoods, the southern, southwestern and eastern should be given more priority.
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mostafa movasati; Hassan Ahmadzadeh; Ali Panahi
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Vulnerability to earthquakes is a big issue in the cities of different countries, which has harmful consequences in different dimensions. By identifying the effective factors on reducing vulnerability and resilience against earthquakes, crisis management and reducing the consequences of this hazard can ...
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Vulnerability to earthquakes is a big issue in the cities of different countries, which has harmful consequences in different dimensions. By identifying the effective factors on reducing vulnerability and resilience against earthquakes, crisis management and reducing the consequences of this hazard can be achieved. Examining the state of vulnerability of different areas of Tabriz metropolis during the earthquake shows that the plans, forecasts and measures taken to make these areas resilient were not that effective. Therefore, the aim of this research is to identify the drivers effective in reducing the vulnerability and resilience of Tabriz metropolis against earthquakes and to develop possible scenarios for the horizon of 1422. This research is applied in terms of purpose, analytical-exploratory in terms of nature, descriptive-survey in terms of data collection method and mixed (quantitative-qualitative) data analysis. The statistical population of the research is 35 interdisciplinary experts in the fields of vulnerability and resilience and the future research approach, who were selected with the purposeful sampling method. In this research, 44 primary factors were extracted and With the structural analysis in the Mikmak software, eleven main factors have been identified as key drivers effective in reducing vulnerability and resilience. Based on the results of the factor impact matrix, out of a total of 3,398 direct impact factors, the variables of the physical sector have had the greatest impact on the future vulnerability of different areas of Tabriz metropolis against the earthquake crisis. Finally, by determining the critical uncertainties through the consensus index as well as the inductive method, three golden, static and critical scenarios have been obtained for the horizon of 1422.
Original Article
Leyla Soheylivand
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Housing is one of the most important elements and factors in achieving sustainable development based on inclusive justice. How to access housing for different groups in society, So far, different programs have been put on the agenda under the title of "solutions" to resolve the housing problems ...
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Housing is one of the most important elements and factors in achieving sustainable development based on inclusive justice. How to access housing for different groups in society, So far, different programs have been put on the agenda under the title of "solutions" to resolve the housing problems of low-income urban groups. But these plans have only been a palliative for the swelling wound of housing among these income groups; The analysis of the current conditions of Tabriz city in relation to low-income housing planning indicates that the current distance between the system and the goals and ideals of the basic planning plan and the development plan document of East Azerbaijan province is very large, so what is needed is a revision of the macro-management approaches and the use of new tools in planning. For this purpose, this research has tried to identify and analyze the key drivers affecting the provision of suitable housing for low-income groups in Tabriz city. In this research, first, using the environmental and Delphi scanning techniques, 40 primary factors were extracted in four dimensions of physical-spatial indicators, economic indicators, social indicators and environmental indicators, and then using the managers' Delphi method, a matrix of cross-effects of the components was formed. In the next stage, the matrix was analyzed using the Miq-Maq software. Finally, considering the high score of direct and indirect influence of factors, sixteen main factors have been identified as key drivers in providing suitable housing for low-income groups in the Tabriz metropolis. Among the drivers studied, the physical-spatial dimension variables have the greatest impact on providing housing for the target groups in the study area, and the factors related to the environmental dimension have the lowest degree of impact.
Original Article
Parmis Naseri; Ali Zeynali Aim; Asadollah Shafizadeh; Solmaz Babazadeh Oskouei
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Bridges in contemporary and historical urban spaces were considered part of tourism spaces in the city. Due to the emergence of the issue of identity and the extreme importance of objective and functional issues in the modern period, an opposite movement took place that directed theorists more towards ...
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Bridges in contemporary and historical urban spaces were considered part of tourism spaces in the city. Due to the emergence of the issue of identity and the extreme importance of objective and functional issues in the modern period, an opposite movement took place that directed theorists more towards human and semantic factors. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effective factors in the identity of urban spaces, a case study of historical and contemporary tourism bridges. This research, with a mixed method and qualitative approach in quantitative "nest by nest", first collected library information with documentary technique related to the topic, then used the interview technique to verify the obtained components in theoretical bases. The components extracted from the questionnaire were made with a Likert scale and distributed among the bridge users. The results were analyzed with "EViews" software and various statistics were used in the analysis of the results. From the regression results, the average coefficient of determination of contemporary and historical bridges is deduced that in historical periods certain components were used to create identity in bridges as an urban space, the important point in historical bridges is that according to the body and decorations Bridges, the family factor has played a colorful role in creating a sense of belonging to a place, while in contemporary bridges, due to the proximity of various functions, entertainment, business and tourism, the coefficients of the identity components in the social and spatial fields are more.
Original Article
mohammad taghi pirbabaei; Atefeh Sedaghati; Mohammadreza Ezzati Mehr
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Mass and space, as two key elements in urban design, play a significant role in shaping built environments. However, in many Mehr and National Housing projects, prioritization of rapid and low-cost construction has overlooked the quality of public spaces and residents' social interactions. This ...
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Mass and space, as two key elements in urban design, play a significant role in shaping built environments. However, in many Mehr and National Housing projects, prioritization of rapid and low-cost construction has overlooked the quality of public spaces and residents' social interactions. This research, by examining various examples from Iranian cities such as Sahand, Bojnord, Golbahar, Shirvan, Rasht, Fooladshahr, and Golman, seeks to identify the dominant patterns in the organization of masses and spaces and their impact on residents' quality of life. The present study is a comparative analysis. Data collection was conducted through library studies, field observations, and questionnaires within a unified timeframe. Data analysis was performed using SPSS26 software, employing the mean scores method and Friedman test. According to the results, the design and construction patterns of Mehr and National Housing projects in different Iranian cities follow a unified framework. Considering the three dimensions of physical-spatial, functional, and aesthetic-landscape, the evaluated cases were found to be suboptimal. For instance, Fooladshahr scored the highest in the physical-spatial and aesthetic-landscape dimensions, with scores of 3.4 and 3.05, respectively. Similarly, Rasht scored the highest in the functional dimension with a score of 3.26. Based on the final results, Fooladshahr ranked first among the studied cities, while Golman ranked last. The findings of this research can serve as a foundation for revising design policies and improving the spatial quality of housing development projects in Iran.
Original Article
Ahmad Zanghabeh; Tajaddin Karami; Mohammad Soleimani; Amer Nikpour; Morteza Rezazadeh
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In modern societies, consumer behavior and luxurious lifestyles in urban spaces have contributed to the formation of conspicuous and disordered consumption patterns, leading to the emergence of elite areas and the spatial polarization of cities. The aim of this article is to examine and analyze the phenomenon ...
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In modern societies, consumer behavior and luxurious lifestyles in urban spaces have contributed to the formation of conspicuous and disordered consumption patterns, leading to the emergence of elite areas and the spatial polarization of cities. The aim of this article is to examine and analyze the phenomenon of conspicuous consumption in urban spaces using the framework of Thorsten Veblen's "casual class" theory. The research method is interpretive-deductive and the type of applied research is research and development. The method of collecting data and information is based on the content analysis of scientific documents, media, social networks and advertisements to identify conspicuous consumption patterns and their representation in society. The method of analyzing data and information is content analysis. The research findings indicate that conspicuous consumption in cities exacerbates urban inequalities. In urban spaces, luxury shopping malls, expensive restaurants and special commercial areas have emerged as mushroom growths as symbols of wealth and status. These spaces are often advertised as exclusive places for the wealthy and access to them is limited for the general public. Other findings of the research show that conspicuous consumption has led to an increase in land and housing prices, strengthening luxury industries, reducing access to resources, inflation and financial pressure on the urban economy, and attracting investment and luxury tourism. Conspicuous consumption is widely represented in the media and social networks with an emphasis on the display of luxury goods, aristocratic lifestyles and luxuries. The dominant patterns include an emphasis on famous brands, luxury travel and special events. These representations often cause imitation and a desire for conspicuous consumption in society and exacerbate social inequalities and pressure to consume. In the environmental dimension, it was also found that conspicuous consumption has led to a waste of resources and energy,
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Hassan Mahmoudzadeh; Firouz Jafari; Ghazal Haghi
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The article discusses the significant transformations in urban development that occurred in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, leading to the emergence of "urban regeneration" as a response to uncontrolled development and a focus on economic growth. This approach emphasizes community ...
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The article discusses the significant transformations in urban development that occurred in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, leading to the emergence of "urban regeneration" as a response to uncontrolled development and a focus on economic growth. This approach emphasizes community participation and integrates economic, social, environmental, and cultural dimensions, evolving into the concept of "sustainable urban regeneration." The historic Sahib al-Amr district and Shotorban Bazaar in Tabriz is highlighted as an area in need of regeneration due to its cultural value but current physical deterioration, social decline, and economic challenges.
The study aims to identify and prioritize strategies for regenerating this district using a mixed-methods research design, including SWOT analysis and the Analytic Network Process (ANP) model. Key findings suggest that successful regeneration requires strategies that strengthen the area's historical identity, enhance tourism, organize urban spaces, and promote public participation. The top priority identified is "Strengthening the Historical and Cultural Identity of the Urban Fabric," followed by enhancing tourism experiences, organizing urban spaces, and promoting community awareness and participation. The study emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach that addresses various aspects of sustainability for effective urban regeneration.
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Mina Zadabed Shaghaji,,; Sara Soleimani
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Place attachment as one of the most important factors in evaluating the relationship between humans and the environment and creating a high-quality human environment expresses a person's deep emotional relationship with a place. Bazaar, as collective space, is part of the urban environment in many ...
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Place attachment as one of the most important factors in evaluating the relationship between humans and the environment and creating a high-quality human environment expresses a person's deep emotional relationship with a place. Bazaar, as collective space, is part of the urban environment in many cities around the world, and the sustainability of these spaces is crucial. Therefore, considering that the survival of a commercial space depends on the presence of customers, this research has been conducted with the aim of identifying and prioritizing the dimensions of place attachment in markets (case example: Qaysarieh market) so that it can use the results obtained to strengthen the sense of attachment to Place in the market to take an effective step.
The research method of this research was mixed and qualitative and quantitative. In the qualitative part, by reviewing the subject literature and content analysis, the effective dimensions in place attachment were extracted.In the quantitative part, The analysis of the data obtained from the questionnaires was conducted using SPSS26 statistical tests. The sampling method was random, and the statistical population of the study, based on Cochran's formula, included 384 users of the space, shopkeepers, and residents around the area.
The findings of the research indicate the appropriate situation of the Qaisarieh market in Isfahan in terms of attachment to the place, so that despite the passage of time, this market has been able to maintain its nature as a distinct and unique market.. Four influential dimensions in creating a sense of attachment to the market, in addition to individual and temporal factors, include: place identity, emotional attachment, place dependence, and social connection. According to the audience, the most significant impact comes from the component of emotional place attachment, followed by place identity in creating a sense of attachment to the Qeysarieh Bazaar.
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Mohsen Babaei; Mohammad Pordel
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Demolition of residential buildings is one of the primary contributors to construction waste, significantly impacting the environment and accounting for a substantial portion of total construction waste. In this context, identifying and analyzing the factors influencing owners' decisions regarding ...
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Demolition of residential buildings is one of the primary contributors to construction waste, significantly impacting the environment and accounting for a substantial portion of total construction waste. In this context, identifying and analyzing the factors influencing owners' decisions regarding building demolition can improve the estimation of construction waste and, ultimately, aid in better management of such waste. A review of previous studies reveals that both latent and explicit variables play a role in property owners' preferences for either demolishing or retaining their buildings. This study aims to identify and analyze the factors driving property owners to demolish residential buildings. The primary objective of the research is to determine the key factors influencing owners' decisions to demolish residential properties. To achieve this, the study employed multiple linear regression (MLR), analyzing data gathered through structured questionnaires distributed among property owners. The collected data were processed using SPSS statistical software to examine the relationships between various factors and owners' preferences. The findings indicated that factors such as the neighborhood fabric, average property value in the area, property size, building age, adjusted road width, and the number of existing floors significantly impact owners' decisions to demolish their properties. Statistical analysis demonstrated that all identified factors, except the number of existing floors, showed a significance level of 0.0001 in influencing demolition decisions. Among these, building age and neighborhood type had the most pronounced effect on owners' decisions. By identifying the factors influencing demolition decisions, it is possible to pinpoint buildings at risk of demolition and accurately estimate the volume of construction waste generated using established waste production rates.
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Alireza Khatibi; Ali Shamsoddini; Mohamad Ali Khaliji,
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The urban area of Tehran is home to nearly 16 million people. This privacy has been local until now to attack the land grabbers and the invasion of the poor and even some official organizations in the form of cooperatives that the areas of spatial division have marked it. Such privacy needs an efficient, ...
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The urban area of Tehran is home to nearly 16 million people. This privacy has been local until now to attack the land grabbers and the invasion of the poor and even some official organizations in the form of cooperatives that the areas of spatial division have marked it. Such privacy needs an efficient, comprehensive management, with appropriate consistency and efficiency, and most importantly integrated and comprehensive to prevent the loss of this amount of its remaining valuable spaces. The main goal of this research is to use Meta-SWOT software as a strategic technique in the direction of sustainable development and protection of the 15th district municipality. The required information in terms of the data of this research has been collected from the study and review of existing articles, books and theses, as well as the data of related departments and organizations such as the General Department of Tehran Municipal Privacy, Iran Statistics Center. The research type of this research is applied in terms of targeting and descriptive and analytical in terms of methodology. To select the panel of experts the snowball sampling method was used, which ultimately led to the selection of 12 people. The findings of this research show that environmental destruction, unauthorized constructions, land grabbing, migration and informal settlements and disparate management are the biggest challenges and threatening factors for the protection and sustainable development of the 15th district municipality.
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Mana V; Mohammadreza Pourjafar; Mojtaba Rafieian
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An ideal urban environment can provide people with a sense of comfort and ease, contributing to the promotion of positive public emotions. However, during the rapid urban development process, dense and busy urban environments have triggered mental stress and anxiety among people, leading to the reinforcement ...
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An ideal urban environment can provide people with a sense of comfort and ease, contributing to the promotion of positive public emotions. However, during the rapid urban development process, dense and busy urban environments have triggered mental stress and anxiety among people, leading to the reinforcement of negative emotions. Nevertheless, the reality is that the lack of useful information about the relationship between multidimensional urban environments and emotions has hindered progress toward understanding which elements in cities affect public emotions and how the built urban environment can be improved to create more human-centered urban spaces. An important issue often overlooked in urban planning and design is the failure to consider the deep connection between urban spaces and people’s everyday emotions, which can result in cities with dull and lifeless spaces. The aim of this research is to explain and identify the dominant themes in studies related to the "urban emotions" layer, utilizing tools such as systematic review and meta-analysis. To address the research objective, a systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted, with the research population consisting of Persian and English scientific articles. The search was carried out manually, based on relevant keywords (emotions, urban studies), and according to the type of proposed hypothesis, approximately 2086 studies were identified. There has been limited research on emotions such as feelings of rejection in urban spaces and urban isolation. Furthermore, the emotions of children and women have not been sufficiently explored in depth, indicating a significant research gap in this area. The final outcome of this research is a theoretical framework of the dimensions and factors influencing the formation of emotions in cities, aimed at improving the urban quality of these spaces.
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Mohsen Ahadnejad Reveshty; Mohamad tagh heydari; Hossein Tahmasebi Moghadam; Amirhossein Sheikh Mohammadi
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The increasing urban population in recent decades has subjected cities to various forces and challenges, including urban traffic, the growth of informal settlements, uncontrolled urban expansion, and social anomalies. These issues, both directly and indirectly, lead to increased crime rates, unemployment, ...
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The increasing urban population in recent decades has subjected cities to various forces and challenges, including urban traffic, the growth of informal settlements, uncontrolled urban expansion, and social anomalies. These issues, both directly and indirectly, lead to increased crime rates, unemployment, and limited access to adequate urban services, all of which negatively impact urban quality of life. Understanding the spatial form, structure, and growth of a city can play a crucial role in the success of urban planners and policymakers. In this context, the present study analyzes the spatial distribution of smart growth indicators in the regions of Zanjan city using objective and spatial data. The research method is descriptive-analytical and applied, with data collected through documentary and library-based methods. For spatial analysis, the TODIM model and Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) were applied within a Geographic Information System (GIS). The findings indicate that the overall residential density, net building density, and building concentration percentage are of high significance. Furthermore, the rate of consistency in the pairwise comparison of the research criteria is less than 0.1. Among the 27 districts of Zanjan city, district 7-1 (Karmandan neighborhood) with a score of 1 is in an optimal condition, whereas districts 9-3 (Fatemieh neighborhood), 5-1, and 8-2, with a score of 0, are in an unfavorable condition. These results can assist urban planners in developing optimal strategies for urban growth management and improving urban quality of life.
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