Document Type : Original Article
Authors
1 Associate Professor, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Faculty of Planning and Environmental Sciences, University of Tabriz
2 Professor of Geography and Urban Planning, Department of Urban and regional Planning, Faculty of Planning and Environmental Sciences, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
3 PhD student in Tabriz
Abstract
Urban regeneration, as one of the most important strategies for sustainable urban development, aims to improve quality of life, reduce social inequalities, enhance environmental sustainability, and promote economic development in urban areas. This article is dedicated to analyzing the theoretical foundations of urban regeneration and presenting an optimal model for the regeneration of inefficient urban fabrics in Iranian cities. Utilizing theories of space production and normative neoliberalism, it examines the complex concepts of urban regeneration and explains the role of social, economic, and political factors in shaping urban spaces. This research is fundamental in its objective and descriptive-analytical in nature and method. Relevant theories in this field were collected and reviewed. The findings indicate that the theories of space production and normative neoliberalism are dominant in the study of urban regeneration. The analysis and classification of theories show that they fall into seven categories: socio-economic, environmental, cultural-historical, urban management, economic, spatial-physical, and urban security. Each of these theories addresses and covers specific dimensions of urban regeneration. Finally, based on a systems perspective, a proposed model for urban regeneration in Iran was developed. In this model, the theories are structured within seven dimensions that need to be adjusted according to the conditions and characteristics of the studied location, adhering to the principle of "think globally, act locally" for implementing urban regeneration projects. This model can be utilized for urban development in Iran.
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