Original Article
Geography and Urban Planning
Ali Hosseini; Mohammad Rasoul Zafari; Ali Saberi
Abstract
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.
Original Article
Rural Planning
Mohammad Akbarpour; Mehrdad Krgar
Abstract
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.
Original Article
Geography and Urban Planning
Haniyeh Asadzadeh; Tajaddin Karami
Abstract
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
Urban Planning
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
Urban Design
Mina Zadabed Shaghaji,,; Sara Soleimani
Abstract
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 ...
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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.
Original Article
Geography and Urban Planning
Mohammadreza Pourmohammadi; shahrivar rostaei; laya hosseinifard
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Paying attention to the existence of architectural and urban elements in urban spaces affects identity. So that not paying attention to it leads to chaos in urban spaces. In this regard, the aim of the current research is a comparative study of architectural and urban planning elements in giving identity ...
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Paying attention to the existence of architectural and urban elements in urban spaces affects identity. So that not paying attention to it leads to chaos in urban spaces. In this regard, the aim of the current research is a comparative study of architectural and urban planning elements in giving identity to the urban spaces of two neighborhoods of distinct historical and modern contexts in Tabriz metropolis. This research is applied in terms of purpose and descriptive-analytical based on the three indicators of physical, cultural and social. In this regard, a survey method and a closed questionnaire based on the Likert spectrum have been used. The statistical population of this research is also calculated based on the population of two neighborhoods according to the statistical blocks of 2015 and Cochran's formula, 380 people. In order to analyze the variables, SPSS software and T-test of two independent samples were used, and structural equations were modeled using Smart PLS 4 software. The findings of the research show that based on the high average scores in the t-test of two independent samples, the Maqsoodiyeh neighborhood is in a favorable situation in terms of architectural and urban planning elements in the identity of urban spaces, and the Waliasr neighborhood is in a favorable situation. It is unfavorable. Also, based on the coefficients of the path in the technique of structural equations, in Maqsodieh neighborhood, cultural elements with a coefficient value of 0.541 are in the first place, and physical and social elements are in the next ranks with coefficient values of 0.365 and 0.242, respectively. . In Waliasr neighborhood, social elements with a coefficient value of 0.381 are in the first place, and physical and cultural elements are in the next ranks with coefficient values of 0.359 and 0.337, respectively.
