Structural Analysis of Smart Urban Growth with Futures Studies Approach in Aligudarz

In recent years, the increase in the population of cities and their subsequent expansion has led urban planners and managers to seek solutions for optimal management of these conditions. Smart urban growth strategy as a new model of urban development from the perspective of futures studies to control urban sprawl and increase the sustainability of cities in different dimensions is of particular importance. The purpose of this paper is structural analysis of smart urban growth with futures studies approach in the city of Aligudarz. This research is applied in terms of purpose, and analytical and exploratory in terms of nature . In this study, different aspects of smart urban growth were analyzed. In MickMac output, a variety of binary, independent, regulatory, influential and affected variables were identified. The results showed that the total numerical value of one was 682 relationships of poor impact type, numerical value of 2 was 1439 relationships of moderate impact type and finally numerical value of 3 was 653 relationships of strong impact type. Also, variables such as smart and innovative decision making in organizations and institutions, sustainable employment and updating and optimizing urban infrastructure had direct influence on smart urban growth.