https://psp.journals.pnu.ac.ir/ Physical Social Planning en daily 1 Sat, 23 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0330 Sat, 23 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0330 https://psp.journals.pnu.ac.ir/article_12613.html The construction of detached towns and affordable housing has been carried out with the aim of absorbing the overflow of the metropolis population and settling low-income people in order to improve livability and quality of life. The purpose of this research is to evaluate the livability and population attraction of the detached town of Mehregan, considering its location within the Fringe ofMashhad city. This research is of an applied-descriptive type. Data collection is library-documentary and field. The statistical population of the research, residents of Mehregan town with 263 people were selected as the sample size.. Data analysis was performed using SPSS software. Chi-square, T tests and Exploratory factor analysis were used to test the hypotheses. The results show that considering the population and origin of residence of people (Mashhad city), Detached town of Mehregan has been successful in terms of population attraction. According to the results of the T-test, Detached town of Mehregan has the highest score in terms of social, environmental and physical indicators and the lowest score in terms of institutional and economic indicators. As a result, this area has favorable conditions in terms of the total average, and it can be concluded that it has been successful in livability. Using exploratory factor analysis, it was determined that the factors of quality of public services and infrastructure, security and safety, quality of environment and transportation, physical development, quality of social life, satisfaction with urban services and the environment have the greatest impact on the state of urban livability https://psp.journals.pnu.ac.ir/article_12614.html Housing is one of the most important tools for achieving a suitable level of welfare and the largest investment of any household. In this regard, this research aims to evaluate the quantitative and qualitative indicators of housing in IsfahanCity,using a descriptive-analytical and comparative method and through VICOR, TOPSIS and integration methods for housing leveling and planning in Isfahan City. o collect information and data, the results of the general population and housing census of Iran in 2006, 2011, and2016, as well as the statistical yearbook in2023 were used. In evaluating and analyzing the status of existing indicators in Isfahan using the VIKOR method, it was determined that zones 5 and 6 are in an excellent state; zones 1, 3, 4, and 7 are in a good condition; zones9, 12, and 13 are moderate condition; and zones2, 8, 10, 11, 14, and15 are in a weak condition. The findings of theTOPSIS research also showed that zones5 and 6 are in an excellent state in terms of quantitative and qualitative housing indicators in Isfahan; zones3, 4, 7, and13 are in a good condition; zones 2, 8, and 9 are in an moderate condition; and zones 1, 10, 11, 12, 14, and 15 are in a weak condition.Also, the final ranking, which was done by merging theTOPSIS and VICOR methods, showed that regions 6, 5, 7 ranked first to third; regions13, 3 and 4 ranked fourth to sixth; regions1, 2, 9, 12, 8, 11, 10, 15 and 14 ranked seventh to fifteenth, respectively. https://psp.journals.pnu.ac.ir/article_12615.html Nowadays, urban furniture is considered an essential and integral component of cities, playing a significant role in enhancing the quality of the urban environment and citizen satisfaction. This study was conducted to assess the level of citizen satisfaction with the quality of urban furniture and to provide models for future planning in the Imam Ali Tourist Village in Bushehr. The present research is applied in purpose and descriptive-analytical in terms of data collection, employing a survey method. The statistical population consisted of citizens and visitors to the Imam Ali Tourist Village, from which a sample of 244 individuals was selected using random sampling. The data collection tool was a researcher-made questionnaire that measured the research indicators across four dimensions: Physical, Visual Qualities, Identity, and Environment. The data were analyzed using SPSS software (version 19) and statistical tests, including the One-Sample T-Test and mean comparison. The findings revealed that the overall average satisfaction with urban furniture was 2/7 (below the desired level). Among the four dimensions, the Physical indicator, with an average of 2/90, was in a better state, while the Environment indicator, with an average of 2/38, had the lowest satisfaction level. The results of the One-Sample T-Test also confirmed the more significant and substantial impact of the Physical indicator on citizen satisfaction compared to the other indicators. Consequently, planning to improve the quality of urban furniture in this area should focus on enhancing environmental indicators, followed by strengthening identity and visual qualities. https://psp.journals.pnu.ac.ir/article_12616.html Abstract: Disaster management and sustainable development theories and perspectives aim to build resilient communities against natural hazards. As such, many researchers consider resilience one of the most critical factors in achieving sustainability. Physical resilience, particularly in housing, is a key dimension influencing community resilience, as it allows for assessing the condition of communities based on physical and geographical characteristics during disasters. This study Assessing the Physical Resilience of Residential Zones in Jajarm City Against Earthquakes. The research is applied in purpose, quantitative in nature, and descriptive-analytical in method. Data were collected through library (documentary) studies, field surveys, and spatial data. The statistical population consisted of 20 experts (managers, professors, specialists, and professionals from disaster management-related organizations in Jajarm) selected through purposive sampling. Data analysis was conducted using ArcGIS software and the Analytic Network Process (ANP) method. The results indicate that out of Jajarm's 438-hectare urban area, 89 hectares (20.31%) are in a completely unsuitable condition, 122 hectares (27.85%) unsuitable, 105 hectares (23.97%) moderate, 67 hectares (15.29%) suitable, and only 55 hectares (12.55%) in a completely suitable condition. https://psp.journals.pnu.ac.ir/article_12617.html Access to health services is considered a basic and universal human right. Any disruption in this area jeopardizes the well-being and prosperity of society. The main assumption is that in most places, especially in metropolitan cities, such an opportunity is not available to most citizens. This causes those who do not have access to these services to consider themselves deprived. Such people react hostilely to this injustice. This is despite the fact that managers claim that the system of access to health and medical services is in the most optimal form. In this system, all segments of the population, especially the disadvantaged, have access to medical facilities and equipment in the shortest possible time and at the lowest cost. To test this hypothesis, this study was conducted using a descriptive and analytical method. The required data was collected in the field and analyzed using the P-Median model. The findings showed that health and medical centers were not located correctly and accurately throughout the city. Also, the equipment and facilities allocated to these centers are not the same. As a result, citizens are forced to spend a lot of money and time to access better-equipped facilities and centers. This situation has led to dissatisfaction and negative reactions from citizens. In addition, this distribution has created traffic problems, air pollution, etc. for the entire city. For this reason, it is necessary to fundamentally review the spatial distribution, equipment, and human resources of these centers. https://psp.journals.pnu.ac.ir/article_12618.html The aging population and related challenges have become a global and pressing concern, necessitating heightened attention. The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly affected the lives of older adults, underscoring the need for resilient environments to prevent isolation and foster active community participation, particularly at the neighborhood level. This study investigates the environmental conditions of the Jolfa Neighborhood in Isfahan to strengthen elderly resilience, with a focus on pandemic-induced challenges. Employing a qualitative content analysis and semi-structured interviews with 23 seniors, findings indicate that elder life in three scales—housing, neighborhood unit, and neighborhood—exhibits notable strengths alongside significant weaknesses. At the housing scale, older adults have become relatively adaptable to crisis conditions and positively appraise the quality of their built environment, signaling a degree of resilience. In the Neighborhood block scale, despite adequate access to services, perceived environmental quality requires improvement. At the neighborhood scale, analysis reveals that weaknesses and threats predominate over opportunities and strengths, signaling a decline in overall environmental resilience. The results emphasize the need for effective interventions and strategies to enhance conditions and bolster elder resilience. Implications: Consequently, redesigning and upgrading living spaces within the neighborhood, along with expanding amenities and services, can positively affect elderly quality of life and their resistance to crises. The study highlights the importance of deliberate attention to improving the lived environment for seniors to advance their health and well-being. https://psp.journals.pnu.ac.ir/article_12629.html This research was conducted within the metropolitan area of Qom and employs a quantitative method. Data related to building violations concerning parking space deficits from 2012 to 2024 were collected and analyzed in the ArcGIS environment using spatial analysis techniques such as Kernel Density Estimation and Moran’s I spatial correlation index. The findings indicate that Districts 3, 5, and 6 of Qom metropolitan area have the highest number of violations related to parking space deficits. The results of overlapping the violation layer with population density and street width also revealed that violation hotspots are primarily formed in narrow streets and dense urban fabrics, particularly in District 6, which indicates physical strain and unbalanced development. Accordingly, urban management should prevent parking space violations in properties located in narrow streets and dense areas of this district. Additionally, using revenues and fees collected from violations, it should take measures to provide public parking facilities and create public spaces such as local parks to mitigate some of the negative social, economic, and environmental impacts resulting from these violations. https://psp.journals.pnu.ac.ir/article_12630.html Renovation plans for dilapidated urban areas face serious challenges in their feasibility and implementation due to the conflicting interests of stakeholders, especially residents and urban management. This article aims to present a balance model called the win-win method to provide the maximum feasibility of renovation plans by creating a balance between short-term benefits and long-term sustainability. In this regard, factors affecting residents' reluctance to participate, including economic costs, social factors, land issues, specific life patterns, and weak enforcement of laws, have been identified and analyzed.The proposed method is based on creating a "Balance of Demands Model" in a systematic framework in which four key factors: 1-Cost, 2-Standard Construction, 3-Participation, and 4-Local Common Patterns are analyzed in an overlapping manner to determine the optimal range of interaction between the parties. This model is implemented in four stages: feasibility and identification of existing systems, conflict of demands, urban plan stakeholder group, and design of a new functional system.A field evaluation of this method in the Nematabad neighborhood of Tehran showed that by forming specialized and popular working groups and adjusting urban management demands in the short term, residents' willingness to participate in renovation has increased significantly.As a result, the win-win approach, by smoothing the path and reducing the short-term demands of urban management, benefits both parties in a way that leaves them satisfied with the situation. By transforming confrontations into beneficial cooperation, it provides a platform for reaching a mutual agreement. https://psp.journals.pnu.ac.ir/article_12668.html The realization of a learning city is a novel urban management approach crucial for sustainable development and enhancing citizens' quality of life. This study aimed to analyze key managerial drivers for realizing a learning city in Bandar Mahshahr and to examine the relationship between managerial indicators and educational level improvement. The sample included 384 citizens and 20 urban experts, with data collected via questionnaires and interviews. Quantitative and qualitative methods such as descriptive analysis, Pearson correlation, multiple regression, path analysis, Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM), and MICMAC analysis were used. Results showed that spiritual (β=0.36) and knowledge (β=0.32) indicators had the strongest direct positive effects on educational advancement. Social and economic indicators also had positive effects, while political and environmental indicators had no significant direct effect but influenced social and spiritual indicators indirectly. ISM revealed a three-level driver structure: political and environmental indicators as foundational drivers, social and economic indicators as intermediate, and knowledge and spiritual indicators as final outcomes. MICMAC cluster analysis supported this structure. Findings emphasize the importance of a multidimensional strategic approach in urban management and suggest that strengthening foundational political and environmental drivers, developing social and economic indicators, and focusing on spiritual and knowledge dimensions can greatly accelerate education improvement and learning city realization in Bandar Mahshahr. This research provides a scientific and practical basis for policymaking in similar cities.