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Masoud Safaeepour; aghil gankhaki
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Rapid urbanization has led to numerous challenges for urban spaces, including declining quality due to pollution and unplanned development that disregards cultural and historical values. Livability is a concept that aims to enhance the quality of urban environments and increase the well-being of residents. ...
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Rapid urbanization has led to numerous challenges for urban spaces, including declining quality due to pollution and unplanned development that disregards cultural and historical values. Livability is a concept that aims to enhance the quality of urban environments and increase the well-being of residents. This study evaluates the livability of public spaces in Bushehr, Iran, using an Iranian-Islamic approach. This descriptive-analytical study employed a non-random sampling method to select public spaces in Bushehr, as identified by experts in urban planning and management. Multi-criteria decision-making methods were used to analyze the data, including the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) for weighting criteria and the COPRAS method for ranking public spaces. The results indicate that "adherence to human scale in design" and "accessibility to public spaces" were the most important criteria. Among the public spaces studied, "Lian Pedestrian zone" and "Coastal Public Spaces" had the highest livability scores. This study provides valuable insights into the livability of public spaces in Iranian cities, highlighting the importance of considering cultural and historical values in urban planning and design. The proposed recommendations can guide policymakers and urban planners in creating more livable and sustainable urban environments. To improve the livability of public spaces in Bushehr, the following recommendations are proposed: Prioritizing human scale in the design of public spaces Enhancing accessibility to public spaces Preserving and revitalizing cultural and historical values Improving air quality and reducing noise pollution Involving citizens in the design and management of urban public spacse
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Aliakbar Anabestani; Seyedeh Parvin Hosieni; Hamid Shayan; Omid Ali Kharazmi
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The aim of the present study is to identify the drivers affecting place identity in spatial regeneration in the peri-urban settlements of Shirvan. This research is applied in nature and descriptive-analytical in methodology. To examine the theoretical framework of the study, documentary and library methods ...
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The aim of the present study is to identify the drivers affecting place identity in spatial regeneration in the peri-urban settlements of Shirvan. This research is applied in nature and descriptive-analytical in methodology. To examine the theoretical framework of the study, documentary and library methods were used, and to extract the key drivers influencing place identity on spatial regeneration in peri-urban rural settlements, field studies and questionnaires were employed. The sample for this research consists of 25 respondents who are experts and rural planners from North Khorasan Province and Shirvan County. The findings of the research indicate that the results obtained, considering the high scores of direct and indirect influence of 83 factors across 4 main components of key drivers in the program horizon, showed that enhancing satisfaction from increased relationships between the village and external entities (cities and other villages) had a net direct effect of (17+) and an indirect effect of (1683+); attention to the development of mixed land uses and improving access to services within the physical fabric of peri-urban settlements had a net direct effect of (8+) and an indirect effect of (3852+); and satisfaction with the visual quality of public spaces (the exterior appearance of buildings, the network of pathways, and their elements) in peri-urban settlements had a net direct effect of (8+) and an indirect effect of (926-) across five dimensions: economic, socio-cultural, spatial-physical, and environmental quality, in pursuit of achieving sustainability in peri-urban settlements.
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َAmirreza beiranvand; amir tayebi
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Urban street networks serve as the backbone of the physical structure of cities, playing a central role in spatial development, enhancing accessibility, and reducing spatial inequalities. This study adopts a multi-scale approach to analyze Khorramabad’s street network using Space Syntax and K-Means ...
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Urban street networks serve as the backbone of the physical structure of cities, playing a central role in spatial development, enhancing accessibility, and reducing spatial inequalities. This study adopts a multi-scale approach to analyze Khorramabad’s street network using Space Syntax and K-Means clustering to identify spatial patterns that influence morphological development at local, intermediate, and global scales.The main objective is to examine how the role of urban corridors evolves in shaping the expansion of residential, commercial, and infrastructural areas as the scale of analysis broadens. Primary data were extracted from OpenStreetMap and modeled as axial lines in DepthmapX. Key indicators—including integration, choice, and connectivity—were calculated and interpreted at each scale.Results show that at the local scale, highly integrated streets (55% of the network) form the main axes for movement and access to local services; at the intermediate scale, streets with high connectivity (48–52%) balance inter-zonal traffic and spatial flow; and at the global scale, streets with high choice values (55%) support citywide connectivity and promote infrastructure development.However, the lack of real traffic data limited the validation of street performance. The study provides strategic recommendations such as strengthening intermediate corridors, enhancing traffic infrastructure, and improving accessibility in peripheral areas to achieve balanced urban development. It also suggests that future research employ GPS or traffic count data in similarly mountainous and developing cities to improve spatial analysis accuracy
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Seyyed Mehdi Moussakazemi; Mostafa Taleshi; Hossain Rahimi; Masoud Tofigi; Ali Hamed Moghadam
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This research examines Spatial analysis of the quality of the urban living environment in the areas of Mashhad metropolis with a focus on service access indicators. The findings reveal that the spatial distribution of quality of life indicators in the areas of Mashhad metropolis is uneven across urban ...
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This research examines Spatial analysis of the quality of the urban living environment in the areas of Mashhad metropolis with a focus on service access indicators. The findings reveal that the spatial distribution of quality of life indicators in the areas of Mashhad metropolis is uneven across urban areas. Some neighborhoods outperform others in most indicators, while others experience overall lower quality of life. These inequalities manifest in access to essential services such as housing, education, healthcare, transportation, and employment opportunities, significantly impacting the quality of life for residents, particularly in underserved neighborhoods.A deeper understanding of the nature and dimensions of these inequalities is crucial to design and implement effective policies and interventions for promoting social justice and equity in cities. This research offers recommendations for reducing spatial inequalities in urban quality of life, including targeted investment in underserved neighborhoods, enhancing service access, strengthening community participation, good governance and transparency, intersectoral collaboration, attention to social justice and equity, and continuous monitoring and evaluation.
Research Paper
saadi mohammadi
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The present study investigates the development of tourism in the rural environment of oraman district in Sarvabad County,to identify the impact of this development on changes in the resilience status of the vulnerable rural environment. To this end, data were collected through a documentary method for ...
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The present study investigates the development of tourism in the rural environment of oraman district in Sarvabad County,to identify the impact of this development on changes in the resilience status of the vulnerable rural environment. To this end, data were collected through a documentary method for the theoretical section and a survey method based on questionnaire distribution and interviews for the field section. The effects of tourism development on changes in the resilience level of the rural environment were measured in two periods: before and after tourism development in the studied area. The research adopts a mixed-method approach, combining both quantitative and qualitative methods.Analysis of the collected data revealed that the average resilience level of the villages increased from 2.81 in the pre-tourism development period to 2.95 in the post-development period, at a significance level of 0.05, following tourism development in the region. Overall, 62 obstacles or challenges hinder the optimal development of tourism in terms of its satisfactory impact on improving resilience in the studied villages. These challenges are summarized into four main factors: managerial deficiencies, weak planning, and lack of services and facilities required for tourism development in the region; insufficient financial resources and the security environment in the villages for economic diversification through tourism; social shortcomings and an unfavorable business environment for economic diversification in the villages through tourism; and weaknesses in marketing, training, and lack of demand for tourism development in the rural areas.
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Majid Parishan; Hamdollah Sojasi Qeidari; Hamid Reza Ghasemi; Ahmad Romiani
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The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of the implementation of the Hadi plan on reducing the level of vulnerability of villagers in Shandiz district of Binalood city against natural hazards (earthquake).The research method is descriptive-analytical, . The statistical comprehensiveness ...
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The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of the implementation of the Hadi plan on reducing the level of vulnerability of villagers in Shandiz district of Binalood city against natural hazards (earthquake).The research method is descriptive-analytical, . The statistical comprehensiveness of this study was 5 villages in Shandiz city of Shandiz district in which the hadi plan was implemented, which based on Cochran's formula in error of 0.06 and according to the population of the studied villages, the sample size of the study was determined to be 97 households. The findings of the research showed that as expected, the implementation of the Hadi plan has provided the ground for laying the groundwork and reducing the vulnerability of the villagers against natural hazards (earthquakes), but it has had some effects. The one-sample t-test showed that this rate was evaluated for some of the indices lower than the desirable conditions (3) and its significant difference was completely significant for all indicators The path analysis test showed that the direct and indirect effects of the implementation of the Hadi plan on reducing the level of vulnerability of villagers to natural hazards (earthquakes) in the villages of the sample were related to the variable of improving physical security with a value of 0.424. 198, increasing the sense of physical security with a rate of 0.195, and decreasing migration with a rate of 0.61 ranked first to seven.
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hojjat sheikhi; Mina Abdoli
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In recent years, urban planning and design knowledge, in proportion to its scope, has sought to identify methods to reduce earthquake damage in cities as the main human habitat. Therefore, this study was conducted with the aim of assessing the seismic vulnerability of Ilam city. This research was conducted ...
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In recent years, urban planning and design knowledge, in proportion to its scope, has sought to identify methods to reduce earthquake damage in cities as the main human habitat. Therefore, this study was conducted with the aim of assessing the seismic vulnerability of Ilam city. This research was conducted based on a descriptive-analytical approach in terms of its applied purpose. The initial data of existing documents and maps were collected from relevant organizations. The DEMATEL-Fuzzy model and geographic information system were used to analyze the data. To determine the seismic vulnerability of Ilam city, indicators such as population density, land use, building density, road network, distance from green spaces, distance from faults, age of buildings, number of floors, quality of buildings, building materials, geology, and slope were used. Based on the results, 19.04 percent of the total Ilam city was located in areas with high and very high vulnerability, which are mostly located in the central areas of the city and are less safe due to the type of texture and materials used in its construction.
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Abdolreza kazeminia korrani; Mohammad Najafi torghi
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This study aims to determine the optimal locations for cultural centers within the city of Kerman using a Geographic Information System (GIS) framework. The research applies a four-criteria model for suitability analysis, considering desirability, compatibility, capacity, and dependency as the primary ...
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This study aims to determine the optimal locations for cultural centers within the city of Kerman using a Geographic Information System (GIS) framework. The research applies a four-criteria model for suitability analysis, considering desirability, compatibility, capacity, and dependency as the primary factors for evaluating potential sites. To conduct the analysis, a variety of spatial and geographic data were used, including road network proximity, population density, environmental risk factors such as slope and soil stability, and the availability of basic urban infrastructure.The results of the study show that areas with higher population densities and greater accessibility to major roads are the most suitable for placing cultural centers. Furthermore, regions located near existing residential and commercial hubs, with good transportation links, were found to be more accessible for the majority of the city’s population. These areas not only have higher demand for cultural services but also benefit from better infrastructural support. Through the Inverse Hierarchical Weighting Process (IHWP), each of the four criteria was given a weight, and the study identified several zones in Kerman that are the most suitable based on these weighted values. The findings further revealed that certain districts of Kerman, which are characterized by low environmental hazards, such as reduced risk of landslides and flooding, also ranked high in terms of suitability. These environmental factors were crucial in the final decision-making process, as areas with less environmental risk were prioritized to ensure the long-term stability of the cultural centers.
