Research Paper
ahmad pourahmad; seyed abbas rajaei; seyed mahmoud haji mirrahimi
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With the rapid growth of urbanization and the increasing number of private vehicles, the provision of parking has become a major challenge in metropolitan areas. As a key component of the urban transportation system, parking plays a crucial role in reducing on-street parking, improving traffic flow, ...
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With the rapid growth of urbanization and the increasing number of private vehicles, the provision of parking has become a major challenge in metropolitan areas. As a key component of the urban transportation system, parking plays a crucial role in reducing on-street parking, improving traffic flow, and enhancing citizens’ quality of life. The lack of adequate parking provision in urban areas—particularly in dense urban fabrics—leads to a range of social, economic, environmental, and physical consequences, including reduced safety, increased disorder and inconvenience, limited pedestrian and cycling accessibility, and a decline in the visual quality of the urban environment. Moreover, insufficient parking provision in buildings can contribute to uneven physical development across urban areas. This study was conducted in the Qom metropolitan area and adopts a quantitative research approach. Data on building violations related to parking deficiencies were collected for the period 2012–2024 and analyzed using ArcGIS software. Spatial analysis techniques, including Kernel Density Estimation and Moran’s I spatial autocorrelation index, were applied to examine the spatial patterns of violations. The findings indicate that Districts 3, 5, and 6 of Qom exhibit the highest levels of parking deficiency violations. Furthermore, the overlay analysis of violation data with population density and street width reveals that violation hotspots are primarily concentrated in narrow streets and densely built areas, particularly in District 6. This pattern reflects significant physical pressure and the emergence of uneven urban development. Accordingly, urban management authorities should implement stricter monitoring and enforcement measures to prevent parking deficiency violations in properties located along narrow streets and within dense urban fabrics. Additionally, revenues and penalties collected from such violations can be allocated to the development of public parking facilities and public spaces, such as neighborhood parks, to mitigate the adverse social, economic, and environmental impacts associated with this issue.
Research Paper
Mahmoud Erfani; Mohammad Ajzaa Shokoohi; Mohammad Rahim Rahnama
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The construction of satellite towns and affordable housing projects has been carried out with the aim of absorbing the overflow population of the mother city and accommodating low-income groups, thereby improving livability and quality of life. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the livability ...
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The construction of satellite towns and affordable housing projects has been carried out with the aim of absorbing the overflow population of the mother city and accommodating low-income groups, thereby improving livability and quality of life. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the livability and population-absorption status of the Mehrgan satellite town, considering its location within the boundaries of Mashhad. This research is applied-descriptive in nature, and data collection was conducted through library, documentary, and field methods. The statistical population consisted of residents of Mehrgan town, among whom 263 individuals were randomly selected as the sample size. Data analysis was performed using SPSS software, and hypotheses were tested through Chi-square, T-test, and exploratory factor analysis. The findings indicate that, given the population and the origin of residents (Mashhad city), Mehrgan satellite town has been successful in terms of population absorption. According to the results of the T-test, the town achieved the highest scores in social, environmental, and physical indicators, while institutional and economic indicators received the lowest scores. Therefore, Mehrgan satellite town is in a favorable condition in terms of livability. Exploratory factor analysis further revealed that factors such as the quality of public services and infrastructure, safety and security, environmental quality and transportation, physical-structural development, social quality of life, satisfaction with urban services, and environmental conditions have the greatest impact on urban livability.
Research Paper
Bahman Adibzadeh
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In the pathology of urban development, one of the most important fundamental limitations is the failure of urban plans to be realized. The present study is an attempt to recognize the failure of urban development plans, evaluate the role of citizen participation in their realization, and then consider ...
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In the pathology of urban development, one of the most important fundamental limitations is the failure of urban plans to be realized. The present study is an attempt to recognize the failure of urban development plans, evaluate the role of citizen participation in their realization, and then consider the demand balance model approach as an implementation model with the term win-win plan in Nematabad neighborhood in District 19 of Tehran metropolis. The model of balancing citizen demands attempts to plan and implement urban plans in the urban context of the neighborhood by creating a balance between short-term and long-term sustainable interests. The methodology of this research, utilizing the principles of participatory planning, forming consultative working groups with citizens, conducting in-depth interviews, and using a brainstorming model, identified and analyzed the factors affecting citizens' reluctance to participate, including economic costs, social factors, the land issue, specific life patterns, and weak enforcement of laws. In this regard, the results of the interviews were coded and analyzed, then the demand balance model was evaluated, and finally the application of win-win model was evaluated. The results indicate that the demand balance model method is based on fundamental factors such as cost, construction, participation standards, and local conditions in a systematic framework. The results show that the implementation of this model can be formulated through several steps such as feasibility assessment and identification of existing systems, conflicting demands, urban plan stakeholder groups, and designing a new functional system. Therefore, a win-win approach, or a demand balance model approach, is provided by utilizing the citizen participation sector organization and a link between the demands of urban management and citizens, and a sense of satisfaction is provided.
Research Paper
Maryam Amron; Ahmad Shahivandi; Maryam Amron
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The issue of the elderly and their related challenges has become a global concern due to the growing population of this age group, requiring greater attention. The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on the lives of older adults. Therefore, creating a resilient environment can help ...
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The issue of the elderly and their related challenges has become a global concern due to the growing population of this age group, requiring greater attention. The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on the lives of older adults. Therefore, creating a resilient environment can help prevent isolation and foster their active participation in society, particularly at the neighborhood level. This study aimed to examine the environmental conditions of the Jolfa neighborhood in Isfahan to strengthen the resilience of the elderly, especially in facing challenges arising from the pandemic. Using qualitative content analysis and semi-structured interviews with 23 elderly participants, the findings revealed that the living environment of the elderly has notable strengths at three scales: housing, neighborhood unit, and district. However, weaknesses and challenges also exist. At the housing scale, the elderly showed relative adaptability to the crisis and expressed positive evaluations of their living environment, indicating partial resilience. At the neighborhood unit scale, despite adequate access to services, the quality of the environment requires improvement. At the district level, the analysis indicated that environmental weaknesses and threats outweigh opportunities and strengths, reflecting reduced overall resilience. The findings highlight the need for effective interventions and strategies to improve conditions and enhance elderly resilience. Consequently, the modification and development of living spaces in the neighborhood, along with upgrading facilities and services, can positively influence the quality of life of the elderly and their ability to withstand crises. This study underscores the importance of improving the living environment of older adults to promote their health and well-being.
Research Paper
Sayyed nouroddin Amiri; Mohammadreza Salimi Sobhan; Mahsa Dehghanian
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Urban furniture, as one of the essential and inseparable components of cities, plays a significant role in enhancing urban environmental quality and improving citizens’ satisfaction. This study aims to measure the level of citizens’ satisfaction with the quality of urban furniture and to ...
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Urban furniture, as one of the essential and inseparable components of cities, plays a significant role in enhancing urban environmental quality and improving citizens’ satisfaction. This study aims to measure the level of citizens’ satisfaction with the quality of urban furniture and to provide models for future planning in the Imam Ali Tourism Village of Bushehr. The research is applied in purpose and descriptive-analytical of survey type in method. The statistical population consisted of citizens and visitors to the Imam Ali Tourism Village, among whom 244 individuals were selected through random sampling. The data collection tool was a researcher-made questionnaire that assessed the study indicators across four dimensions: physical, visual qualities, identity, and environment. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 19 software and statistical tests including one-sample T-test and mean comparison. Findings revealed that the overall mean satisfaction with urban furniture was 2.7 (below the desirable level). Among the four dimensions, the physical indicator, with a mean of 2.90, showed the best condition, while the environmental indicator, with a mean of 2.38, reflected the lowest level of satisfaction. Results of the one-sample T-test also confirmed the significant and stronger impact of the physical indicator on citizens’ satisfaction compared to other indicators. Consequently, planning to improve the quality of urban furniture in this area should primarily focus on enhancing environmental indicators, followed by strengthening identity and visual qualities.
Research Paper
Rostam Saberifar
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Access to healthcare services is considered a fundamental and universal human right, and any disruption in this regard threatens the well-being and welfare of society. The main assumption of this study is that in many areas, particularly in large metropolitan cities, equal access to such services is ...
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Access to healthcare services is considered a fundamental and universal human right, and any disruption in this regard threatens the well-being and welfare of society. The main assumption of this study is that in many areas, particularly in large metropolitan cities, equal access to such services is not available to most citizens. Consequently, those deprived of these services perceive themselves as disadvantaged and react negatively to this inequality. To test this assumption, the present study was conducted in Mashhad using a descriptive-analytical approach. The required data included the location of healthcare centers at different levels as well as their facilities and equipment, which were collected through fieldwork. The data were then analyzed using the P-median model and mapped with the aid of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The findings revealed that healthcare centers in Mashhad are not properly or accurately located across the city, and the facilities and equipment allocated to these centers are insufficient, forcing citizens to spend considerable financial and time resources to reach better-equipped centers. This situation not only leads to dissatisfaction and negative reactions among citizens but also contributes to traffic congestion, air pollution, and other environmental issues throughout the city. Therefore, a fundamental revision in the spatial distribution of healthcare centers, their equipment, and human resources is essential.
Research Paper
mahdi ebrahimi boozani; Asghar Norouzi; masuod asadi
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Housing is one of the most important means of achieving an adequate level of welfare and represents the largest investment for every household. This study aims to evaluate quantitative and qualitative housing indicators in the city of Isfahan by employing descriptive-analytical and comparative methods, ...
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Housing is one of the most important means of achieving an adequate level of welfare and represents the largest investment for every household. This study aims to evaluate quantitative and qualitative housing indicators in the city of Isfahan by employing descriptive-analytical and comparative methods, as well as applying multi-criteria decision-making models such as VIKOR, TOPSIS, and the integration method for housing classification and planning across the fifteen districts of the city. Data were collected from the results of Iran’s national population and housing censuses in 2006, 2011, and 2016, along with the Isfahan City Statistical Yearbook of 2023. The evaluation using the VIKOR method revealed that districts 5 and 6 are at an excellent level, districts 1, 3, 4, and 7 are at a good level, districts 9, 12, and 13 are at a moderate level, while districts 2, 8, 10, 11, 14, and 15 are in a weak condition. Findings based on the TOPSIS method similarly indicated that districts 5 and 6 are in excellent condition regarding quantitative and qualitative housing indicators, districts 3, 4, 7, and 13 are in good condition, districts 2, 8, and 9 are moderate, and districts 1, 10, 11, 12, 14, and 15 are weak. Furthermore, the final ranking obtained by integrating the VIKOR and TOPSIS methods showed that districts 6, 5, and 7 occupy the first to third ranks, districts 13, 3, and 4 hold the fourth to sixth ranks, and districts 1, 2, 9, 12, 8, 11, 10, 15, and 14 respectively occupy the seventh to fifteenth ranks.
Research Paper
Mohammad Taghi Imani Tanha; Mohammad Motamedi; Ramezan Ali Naderi Mayvan
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Disaster management and sustainable development theories aim to foster resilient communities in the face of natural hazards. Accordingly, many researchers consider resilience to be one of the most critical components for achieving sustainability. Physical resilience—particularly in the housing ...
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Disaster management and sustainable development theories aim to foster resilient communities in the face of natural hazards. Accordingly, many researchers consider resilience to be one of the most critical components for achieving sustainability. Physical resilience—particularly in the housing sector—is a key factor influencing the overall resilience of communities. It enables the assessment of communities based on physical and geographical characteristics that affect their vulnerability during disasters. This study aims to evaluate the physical resilience of residential zones in Jajarm city against earthquakes. Methodologically, the research is applied in purpose, quantitative in nature, and employs a descriptive-analytical approach. Data were collected through library (documentary) research, field surveys, and spatial datasets. The statistical population consists of 20 experts (including managers, academics, specialists, and crisis management professionals in Jajarm), selected through purposive sampling. Data analysis was conducted using ArcGIS software and the Analytic Network Process (ANP) method. According to the findings, out of Jajarm’s total area of 438 hectares, 89 hectares (20.31%) are in a highly unfavorable condition, 122 hectares (27.85%) are unfavorable, 105 hectares (23.97%) are moderate, 67 hectares (15.29%) are favorable, and only 55 hectares (12.55%) are in a highly favorable condition.
