Dr Saeed Zanganeh Shahraki, Mr Amin Mahmoudiazar, Mr Mostafa Tavakoli,
Volume 0, Issue 0 (3-2007)
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Official statistics show that the housing situation in many countries of the world, including Iran, cannot be defended. Despite global issues in the field of housing and the environment, the necessity of developing "sustainable affordable housing" has been widely accepted among urban thinkers. This necessity is intensified with the expansion of urbanization and population growth. To realize this, there is a need to identify the components of affordable-sustainable housing, which has been investigated in this study in the neighborhood, which is the most important place of residential use. In this research, the aim is to investigate sustainable affordable housing indicators in different urban areas. Using Cochran's formula, the number of samples in various locations is determined and finally, sampling is done using the systematic sampling method. The validity of satisfaction questionnaires that include the perceptions section has been confirmed by 5 professors and its reliability has been measured using Cronbach's alpha. The resulting studies show that 36 quantifiable indicators in the field of attaining affordable housing can be identified from various articles using the synthesis method, and by examining them in different planned areas, the program unplanned and old in the city of Urmia, it can be concluded that Urmia's neighborhoods with an average score of 3.87 have a good status in the social sector and with an average score of 2.23 in the economic sector, they have an unfavorable situation and the environmental indicators and Physically, they have different statuses between the localities and have marked the differences. In this way, the planned neighborhoods have a good situation in obtaining affordable housing, and the old and unplanned neighborhoods are placed in the next position.
Miss Fatemeh Salehi Janati, Dr Hamid Saberi, Dr Shirin Toghyani, Dr Hojat Mahkouei,
Volume 0, Issue 0 (3-2007)
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Tactical urban planning, which depends upon quick and participatory interventions within small-scale areas, creates a platform for citizen creativity and, by reinforcing neighborhood resilience, redefines models of urban sustainability. This study aims to provide a systematic and comprehensive overview of the composition and research trends within the area of tactical urban planning from a bibliometric perspective. Based on data from 764 papers listed in the Web of Science database between 2000 and 2025 and utilizing VOSviewer software, three bibliometric maps (network, temporal, and density) were created and analyzed. The findings indicated that tactical urban planning, as an innovative and participatory strategy, occupies the center of the theoretical network of urban planning and urbanism scholarship, with deep connections to concepts such as public space, urban policy, and innovation. The temporal trends of papers indicate a significant increase in concern with issues such as participatory design, smart urbanization, and urban resilience in recent years. Moreover, the density map indicated that priority of investigations is assigned to the axes of tactical urban planning interaction with sustainable development, and citizen involvement. Identifying thematic clusters, scientific collaboration networks, and knowledge gaps, this article provides an overall view of the existing status and further research directions within the area. Researchers and urban policymakers can use it to improve urban quality of life and promote sustainable development.
Dr Mohammad Shali, Hosna Emamzadeh,
Volume 0, Issue 0 (3-2007)
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Informal settlements, as one of the most important challenges of urban management in Iranian metropolises, require the adoption of new approaches with an emphasis on public participation and a community-based approach in the field of local planning and development. Within this framework, facilitation offices have been established in some informal neighborhoods with the aim of raising awareness and empowering residents, strengthening the relationship between official institutions and the local community, and improving social, economic, and physical indicators. However, the effectiveness of these offices in practice has been less evaluated structurally and empirically. The present study aimed to analyze the performance of facilitation offices in four neighborhoods of Tabriz metropolis, focusing on its relationship with empowerment, social participation, and physical, economic, and social outcomes.The research method is descriptive-analytical and applied. Data were collected in the field using a researcher-made questionnaire from 396 residents of neighborhoods with facilitation offices in 1401 and analyzed using structural equation modeling in SmartPLS software. The results showed that the performance of the offices had a direct effect on empowerment with a coefficient of 0.907 and on local participation with a coefficient of 0.636. Participation also played a significant mediating role in improving social indicators with a coefficient of 0.438, economic indicators with a coefficient of 0.294, and physical indicators with a coefficient of 0.266. Also, educational measures, transparent information, and interaction with local institutions were among the most important influential factors in the neighborhood development process. Accordingly, the research findings can be a basis for reviewing urban policies and creating participation-based institutions in the process of recreating and developing informal settlements
Safaa Nayef Soltan Al-Hamami, Ali Sadeghi, Amirreza Khavarian Garmsiri,
Volume 0, Issue 0 (3-2007)
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In the city of Naseriyah, uneven urban development trends—caused by weaknesses in the planning system, unequal distribution of public services, and the concentration of investment in central or specific areas—have led to deep spatial disparities between neighborhoods. Consequently, spatial inequality acts as a structural barrier to sustainable development. This study seeks to propose appropriate strategic approaches for achieving urban sustainable development and spatial justice using a combination of SWOT and QSPM tools. Accordingly, in line with the research objective, this study is descriptive-analytical in nature. Data collection was carried out through both documentary-library and field methods. The statistical population includes experts and university faculty members active in the field of urban planning and management. A total of 30 participants were selected as the research sample through purposive sampling until theoretical saturation was reached. Data analysis was conducted using the combined strategic analysis model (SWOT) and the Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix (QSPM). The results showed that based on the final score of 2.276 in the Internal Factor Evaluation (IFE) matrix and 2.537 in the External Factor Evaluation (EFE) matrix, the selected strategy falls into cell (V) of the strategy matrix, indicating a "conservative strategy" approach. Additionally, results from the QSPM model revealed that, based on the attractiveness weight scores, the top strategic priority is “designing and implementing a comprehensive urban plan to achieve sustainable urban development.” This is followed, in order of priority, by “reforming the structure of urban management,” “enhancing public services,” “economic sustainability with an emphasis on spatial justice,” “rebuilding waste and sewage infrastructure,” and “developing heritage-based tourism utilizing local capacities.” Achieving urban sustainability requires simultaneous attention to economic, social, environmental, and cultural dimensions, as well as strategic planning and targeted interventions.
Engineer Laya Khoddamabbasi, Dr. Ahmad Jameei,
Volume 0, Issue 0 (3-2007)
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The expansion of urbanization and the replacement of natural surfaces with artificial materials lead to temperature rise and the formation of the urban heat island (UHI) phenomenon, which results in consequences such as increased energy consumption, intensified air pollution, and threats to public health. This study aims to identify the factors influencing UHI and propose strategies to mitigate its impacts. The research was conducted using a systematic review and descriptive-analytical approach. To this end, relevant scientific articles and studies were examined, and the collected data were analyzed and categorized. The findings revealed that the key factors intensifying UHI include dense urban geometry, neglect of sustainable green facades and rooftops, improper and inefficient building mass design, use of materials with high thermal capacity and low albedo, reduced quality and efficiency of transportation infrastructure, loss of vegetation cover and surrounding natural ecosystems, shortage of water bodies, and ineffective natural ventilation in urban fabrics. The proposed strategies are divided into two scales. At the urban scale, optimizing urban design by regulating the height-to-width ratio of streets, creating wind corridors, and developing sustainable transportation infrastructure play a significant role in improving ventilation and reducing temperature. Expanding green and blue spaces through evapotranspiration processes and preserving natural ecosystems around cities help moderate environmental temperatures and improve air quality. At the building scale, the use of cool materials with high albedo, effective thermal insulation, green roofs and walls, and double-skin facades reduces heat transfer and enhances energy performance. Overall, the results indicate that integrating modern technologies, local strategies, and sustainable urban management can simultaneously reduce environmental temperatures, optimize energy consumption, and improve the quality of urban life.
Miss , Mrs Farzaneh Sasanpour, Dr Ben Jarihani,
Volume 0, Issue 0 (3-2007)
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Urban ecological resilience in the Tehran metropolis is one of the most important focuses of urban policy-making due to climatic and environmental challenges. The present research was conducted with the aim of analyzing Tehran's ecological resilience based on regulating ecosystem services and environmental and human variables. To this end, the Multiscale Geographically Weighted Regression (MGWR) model and the eleven-fold City Resilience Index (CLI) were employed.
The results showed that vegetation cover (NDVI), with a positive coefficient and small dispersion, has a uniform and determining effect on the CLI, confirming the importance of greenery in enhancing urban ecological resilience. The per capita green space showed a small positive coefficient, indicating a limited but significant impact on resilience, which suggests its unbalanced distribution across neighborhoods. Geomorphological variables, such as land slope and the rate of land subsidence, showed a consistently negative effect on the CLI. Transportation infrastructures, particularly the distance from the metro and BRT (Bus Rapid Transit), had a positive relationship with the CLI, although this relationship likely reflects population density and economic activities along high-traffic corridors.
In terms of air quality, showed a significant negative effect, while and had a slight positive effect on the CLI; showed no significant impact. Pearson's correlation results indicated no correlation higher than between the variables and the CLI, suggesting the complementary and multi-factorial role of environmental and physical indicators in shaping urban resilience.
In total, the findings suggest that enhancing Tehran’s urban ecological resilience requires a systemic and multi-dimensional approach. Policy-making in this area should focus on inclusive greenery development, redesigning compact urban fabrics, and developing green and sustainable transportation.
Sajad Monfared, Taher Parizadi, Habibollah Fasihi, Ali Shamaie,
Volume 0, Issue 0 (3-2007)
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Space is socially produced, and the duality of urban space reflects the multidimensional duality of urban society, posing a major challenge to urban development and spatial justice in metropolitan areas. In Tehran, uneven growth and the concentration of development and urban amenities in specific areas have produced unequal quality of life and a socially stratified urban space. Accordingly, this study examines the spatial manifestations of urban duality in the Tehran metropolis and identifies spatial patterns of inequality across municipal districts. The study adopts a descriptive–analytical approach and covers the 22 municipal districts of Tehran. Data for 45 indicators were obtained from the 2016 National Population and Housing Census and the Statistical Yearbooks of Tehran Municipality (2019–2022). District-level development was evaluated using the CORASO multi-criteria decision-making method, while spatial relationships were analyzed through Moran’s I spatial autocorrelation index. The results reveal a pronounced north–south spatial divide in Tehran. Based on the CORASO scores, northern districts—particularly District 6 (0.25313), District 1 (0.17013), and District 3 (0.12703)—exhibit the highest levels of development, whereas southern districts, especially District 17 (−0.25313), District 10 (−0.23450), and District 18 (−0.22924), are among the least developed. Moran’s I value (0.433510) indicates significant spatial autocorrelation and a clustered spatial pattern, with developed districts forming clusters of prosperity and less developed districts forming clusters of deprivation in southern Tehran. This pattern reflects the historical concentration of resources, services, and investments in northern Tehran and the persistent relative deprivation of its southern districts.
D.r Hamideh Esfandyarimehni, D.r Mohammad Soleimani, D.r Tajoldin Karami, D.r Mosa Kamanroodi,
Volume 0, Issue 0 (3-2007)
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This study investigates the impact of ideological cycles and changes in political discourses on the formation and spatial transformation of the Lalehzar–Ferdowsi neighborhood in Tehran during the pre-Constitutional and Constitutional periods. The main objective is to identify the contexts and processes through which traditional and modern discourses shaped the spatial and physical structure of this neighborhood. The research is qualitative and exploratory in nature and adopts a historical–analytical approach. Data were collected through documentary sources, including historical documents, maps, official reports, and written records, and were analyzed using a spatial discourse analysis framework. The findings suggest that the emergence and development of the Lalehzar–Ferdowsi neighborhood during the Qajar period were a result of the interaction between two dominant discourses: the traditional discourse of the pre-Constitutional era and the modern discourse of modernization during the Constitutional period. The spatial manifestations of these political discourses materialized through the establishment of various institutions and structures such as the Fārūs Printing House as a symbol of freedom of expression, the formation of the Nazmiyeh and the police as indicators of the rule of law, embassies and state institutions as expressions of state–nation relations, and facilities such as the telegraph office, bank, post, park, and modern streets as signs of modernization. Accordingly, the simultaneous and sometimes conflicting forces of tradition and modernity generated the initial physical form, functional structure, and modern urban identity of the Lalehzar–Ferdowsi neighborhood.
Dr Tajeddin Karami, Mr Vahid Khashna Mastaali Beyglu, Mi Hediye Molayari,
Volume 0, Issue 0 (3-2007)
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In recent years, "City" as the main human settlement has become more important than ever. Cities, as the engine of growth and the main focus of increasing development challenges in environmental, socio-economic, political-institutional, spatial-critical, etc. dimensions, have found complex and diverse aspects and have turned the study of the city into a complex and interdisciplinary field. Iran is also a country that has begun, accelerated, and completed its rapid urbanization process after the second half of the twentieth century. However, the expansion of systematic urban studies on the subject of the city and its vital dimensions has been delayed. The aim of the present article is to systematically review published research with internationally valid indexes. For this purpose, all articles related to the subject of "Iranian cities" in the Scopus scientific database from 1964 to 2026 were analyzed. To extract and visualize the findings, Bibliometrix library tools in the Rstudio and VOSviewer programming environments were used, which can provide more appropriate findings. The results of the study show that in recent years, the volume of research on Iranian cities has expanded significantly. Accordingly, researchers active in the specialized fields of environmental health, geology, and epidemiology have played a prominent role in publishing their research in internationally indexed journals. However, the role of disciplines that specialize in studying cities (such as urban development, urban planning, urban management, architecture, etc.) has been less prominent. In addition, the co-occurrence analysis of keywords in the subsystems of natural-ecological, social-health, political-management, and physical-spatial issues shows that the published articles mainly reflect the urban issues and challenges of Iran and have less expressed innovations and innovative solutions to solve the problems.
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Volume 17, Issue 45 (8-2017)
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Amin Mahmodi Azar, Rahim Hashempour, Sid Momen Fovad Marashi,
Volume 17, Issue 45 (8-2017)
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In recent decates, the subject of quality of living in city and the satisfaction of citizens from their environments has attarced the views the most of researchers and international institutes around the world. Because of its importance, UN to publish a report annually in which different cities around the world ranked and compared through the quality of life. Quality of living talk about different indices and one of its important indices is access to the city services which in turns would decrease some of the city problems such as slums and irregular construction, land speculation and etc. This research tries to analysis the city quality of living according to the standards of services access in cities. So, quality of service access was analysed in objective and subjective sections in old zone of Urmia. The research method is descriptive-analytic and we use questioner, different models such as AHP and network analysis and fuzzy techniques, Pierson coefficient for our study. Results show that satisfaction of city-service access has a very meaningful statistic impact on the subjective factors of quality of living and as it increases more, we have more subjective quality. These results tell planners that key factors would have great impacts and roles on the satisfaction of the life of citizens.
Dr Bahram Imani, Mrc Roghayyeh Farshi, Mr Reza Hashemi Masoomabad,
Volume 17, Issue 46 (9-2017)
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In this study, to show the inequality between different cities in Ardebil province, 60 developmental indicators in different sections including health care, social, educational, cultural and infrastructural sections have been analyzed through VIKOR model. Moreover, for data analysis and graph and table representation of data Excel, SPSS, and ARC Map 10.1 software was used. For determining validity of the research indicators, questionnaires were completed by experts (16 experts and professionals in the related area) through AHP model. A survey in 2011 showed that from among 10 cities in Ardabil province, Ardebil city; Serein Germy and Khalkhal; Parsabad, Bilesavar and Namin; Meshginshahr, Nir and Kosar were developed, developing, less developed, and undeveloped areas, respectively. This inequality is the result of environmental, economic and political factors and it also reflects inadequacy of spatial planning, which places Ardabil in its high priority for development. Furthermore, according to the conducted analyses it is concluded that there is an imbalanced regional inequality on city scale in Ardabil province; there is a meaningful and positive relationship between the population of a city and the degree of its development; finally there is a meaningful and positive relationship between the distance from the provincial capital and the degree of its development.
Farzaneh Sasanpour, , ,
Volume 17, Issue 47 (12-2017)
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Urbanization bubble is a new concept in urban planning issues for examining sustainability at various levels of social, economic, environmental, and management. So far, no common definition provided for urbanization bubble that indicate a lack of research in this field. This research aimed at assessing futures studies of urbanization bubble in Tehran metropolitan with focus on scenario planning. Research method in term of purpose is applied and in term of method is exploratory descriptive analytic one. Required data gathered through field study and document review. In field studies, Delphi technique performed in the form of a group of 30 people. For data analyzing, cross impact analyzes used in MICMAC software. Results indicate that 56 factors identified as key factors in five institutional, managerial, economic, social and environmental dimensions affecting future condition of urbanization bubble. Then, based on experts’ comments, 25 agents identified. Dispersion of the variables indicates the instability of Tehran's metropolitan system. Five categories of influential, dual, regulatory, influential and independent factors identified. Final scores and ranking of key factors carried out and finally, three scenarios presented for the future status of urbanization bubble in Tehran metropolitan.
Dr Mohammad Hossien Saraei, Mrs Samaneh Iraji,
Volume 18, Issue 48 (3-2018)
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The management of land development in the compilation of urban development documents is a very important topic. Failure to pay attention to this necessity, and the course of physical development foreseen for urban areas, make the main goal of the development plan, which improves the quality of housing in urban areas, not being realized. The purpose of this study is to introduce a functional model for land development management in order to guide and manage the urban development flow. To this end, the Land Readjustment Plan (LR) as the selected method of land management in urban areas is introduced and it is possible to perform it in a range of Yazd city. The general research method used in this descriptive-analytic study. The data used in this article collected by the library method as well as the field survey were used and analyzed using ArcGIS software. In this regard, a proposal for the scope of the study was compiled and evaluated before and after the implementation of the plan. The calculation of the distributional index showed that the proposed scheme would give 20% of the profits to the owners in the scope of the study. The conclusion from this study shows that using the Land Readjustment Program as an economic and design tool, planning and redevelopment of undeveloped lands can be done in accordance with urban needs. This planning involves modifying the layout of parts, modifying the network of roads, supplying services and infrastructure of the facility. Thus, the field of realization of urban development plans in these areas was provided. It also provided the basis for the participation of all stakeholder groups through creating the necessary attractions for the groups influencing the implementation of the project.
Farzaneh Sasanpour, Sara Alizadeh, Hourieh Aarabi Moghadam,
Volume 18, Issue 48 (3-2018)
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Livability approach is defined as the healthy, safe, suitable and economically accessible urban system that brings about high life quality and is considered as a subset of sustainable development. Although investigating urban livability can be advantageous in identifying deficiencies and taking actions in order to improve livability of the living environment of residents, but unfortunately there has been inadequate considerations about livability theory in Iran. the result, in this study, the livability of Urumia city has been investigated. Firstly, after devising 24 factors in 4 aspects (Physical-Environmental, Economic, Social and Health) this index was evaluated in urban areas by using newly invented model RALSPI with descriptive-analytical approach. Finally, based on this model, the areas were placed within the range of very livable to intolerable, so that District #1 was determined as the best area with livability score of 0.31 and District #2 was determined as the most unlivable area with the score of 0.007. This issue revealed a huge gap between the areas of the city.
Jamileh Tavakolinia, Mostafa Haraeeni,
Volume 18, Issue 49 (3-2018)
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Tourism quality is important factor so that influence in return of tourists. Hence, it needed to be developed tourism quality due to stimulate domestic and foreign investment, increase business, and improve economic and social conditions. This study has an applied perspective relevant to type, and has an analytical approach pertaining to descriptive method. Using a questionnaire and taking the reliability of the data into account, the Cronbach’s alpha coefficient (0.834) and content validity, the data and required information were collected; and analyzing the number of 354 forms referring to the Darband restaurants were performed, with respect to documentary research and fieldwork in the sample tests. Based on facts collected due to satisfy consumptions; we found some gaps including, the widest gap of QoSs is relevant to tangibles with average distance -0.33, and narrowest gap of QoSs is pertaining to responsiveness with average distance 0.34. In next step, using Kano model we categories’ QoSs, and the results, based on customers’ respond, shown that 6 features categorized as “attractive,” 5 features categorized as “one-dimensional,” 6 features categorized as “necessary,” and 2 features as rest of 19 characteristics categorized as “unconcerned.” Eventually, according to the findings performed an inspection due find out about a relation over the Spearman correlation, and education, and income.
Hujjat Mirzazadeh, Taher Parizadi,
Volume 18, Issue 50 (3-2018)
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Introduction and Objectives: Unbalanced distribution facilities and services on Economic, Social and between regions, need to the planning and balanced spatial development the spatial structure of the country is inevitable This study aimed to determine the level development of the provinces of Iran and rank them based on the level of development and different levels of development of the country From 1345 to the present to help make the planning system and national policy has been done.
Methods: This study is based on cognitive research and in terms of the goal of the evaluation research method - comparative. The population according to the latest political divisions of 31 provinces and indexes evaluated 33 indicators in four dimensions (Economic, infrastructure-physical, socio-cultural and health), respectively. For data analysis, factor analysis and cluster analysis techniques were used.
Findings: The results show, between the provinces in terms of development, there are differences and inequalities. So that in Tehran alone during the decades the highest level of development and Sistan and Baluchestan province are the lowest and most disadvantaged. Comparison provinces during different periods of development of the center over the periphery of inequality.
Conclusion: According to the results of research to reduce disparities between provinces The placing of the country due to the talent and potential of each region and prioritizing disadvantage and less developed provinces in the planning of regional demands.
