The Typological Analysis of Livability Approach in Urban Worn-out Textures (Case Study: The Central Worn-out Texture in Zanjan)

The analysis of livability in city context should be considered as a hypertext which links between organs of city and the spiritual nature of citizens. The interpretation and explanation of urban livability through its leveling and deep typology analysis comes from discovery of underlying mentality through space body. However, this study aimed to analyze the typology of livability in central worn-out texture in Zanjan and provide suggestions for improving the livability of central worn-out texture in Zanjan. This study was based on post-mining strategy and the descriptive-analytic method was used. The data were collected using theoretical discussions through library studies and field surveys (interviews with households living in these textures (491 samples) through questionnaire). The collected data were analyzed using SPSS, Arc, and Gis (Clustering Dendrogram techniques, Ward hierarchy, and ANOVA analysis). The findings showed that due to existence of different factors affecting livability, different types of this situation has appeared in central worn-out texture in Zanjan. The importance of reviewing this issue may be summarized in two main areas: theoretical value and practical value. The theoretical feature of this study was contributing in development of specialty and scientific literature of planning of livability; the livability of urban worn-out textures had not been examined from its typological point of view. The practical value of research was its probable role in changing, improving, and modifying methods and patterns of dealing with urban worn-out textures planning.