Evaluation of the Neighborhoods in the Historical Context of Khansar Baghshahr from a Physical Sustainability Perspective(Case Study: Polegoosh Neighborhood)

Problem statement:

in the last few decades, various changes and developments have caused damage to the historical context of the neighborhoods of Khansar city. Therefore, mesaures should be taken to create sustainability in these neighborhoods. Sustainability in the neighborhood depends on sustainability in four economic, social, cultural, environmental, and physical sectors. To achieve sustainability in the first three parts, one must first achieve sustainability at the physical level, which is the infrastructure and foundation of the other three parts. If there is a need to create physical sustainability at the level of the Polegoosh neighborhood, we need to address the following questions: What are the indicators of physical sustainability? And according to these indicators, what is the level of physical sustainability of the Polegoosh neighborhood?

By expressing the concept of neighborhood sustainability, this research seeks to extract indicators of physical sustainability and evaluate the Polegoosh neighborhood of Khansar based on these indicators.

This research employed the descriptive-analytical method and logical reasoning to extract the physical sustainability indicators based on library and field studies and evaluate the Polegoosh neighborhood based on those indicators. To analyze the Polegoosh neighborhood, this study used three methods of field surveys, the study of the master plan of Khansar city, and in-depth interviews with residents.

The results of the research indicate that the indicators of physical sustainability include seven indicators: building architecture, multi-functionality of public buildings, standard uses, mobility and dynamics, public spaces, proper access, and physical quality. According to the above indicators and based on the analysis and investigations, three indicators of standard uses, proper access, and physical quality are stable in the Polegoosh neighborhood; the architectural index of buildings is semi-stable and the three indicators: multi-functionality of public buildings, dynamic and public spaces are unstable.