In collaboration with Payame Noor University and Iranian Geography and Urban Planning Association

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 Professor of Geography and Urban Planning, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz

2 Ph.D. Student in Geography and Urban Planning, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran.

10.30473/psp.2025.71133.2728

Abstract

The rapid growth of urbanization and the increasing urban population in Iran have led to various challenges, such as the decline in the quality of urban spaces caused by different forms of pollution, as well as fast-paced urban development with little consideration for cultural and historical values. The concept of livability is recognized as an effective approach that can enhance the quality of life in urban environments across multiple dimensions, ultimately improving residents’ satisfaction. Accordingly, this study aims to assess the livability of public spaces in Bushehr city based on the Iranian–Islamic approach, using a descriptive–analytical method. The statistical population consists of selected public spaces in Bushehr, identified through a non-random sampling process by experts and specialists in urban management and planning. For data analysis, multi-criteria decision-making methods were employed, including the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) for criteria weighting and the COPRAS method for ranking the public spaces according to the defined criteria. The results indicate that the criteria of “human scale in design” and “accessibility to public spaces,” with weights of 0.125 and 0.120 respectively, were of the highest importance. Among the studied public spaces, “Lian Pedestrian Street” and “Coastal Public Spaces,” with weights of 0.860 and 0.747 respectively, demonstrated the highest levels of livability. Finally, a set of recommendations is provided to enhance the livability of these urban spaces.

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