An Analysis of Urban Green Spaces for Sustainable Development of Urban Tourism with Emphasis on Environmental Dimension (Case Study: Shahr Noor)

Urban tourism is the interaction of tourist-host and the production of tourism space in relation to traveling to urban areas with different motivations and visiting attractions and using facilities and services related to tourism, which have different effects on the urban space and economy. Beautifying urban green spaces is also very important in urban life. An issue that is entirely related to the beautification and general health aspects of green space is the cultural background of the communities that use these spaces. Different cultures have different communications and value systems in relation to nature. As a result, the role of urban green spaces in promoting local quality of life, identity and personality may vary between different cultural groups within a particular city and even among individuals. Understanding how different cultural groups and subcultures use urban green spaces is crucial in developing optimal management systems. Therefore, the purpose of this study is an analysis of urban green spaces in order to sustainable development of urban tourism with emphasis on the environmental dimension of Noor. In terms of applied and developmental purpose, the present research is descriptive-analytical in terms of data collection method and in the form of a survey or field in which a researcher has made a questionnaire. The statistical population of the study is citizens, travelers and those referring to urban green spaces, which will be selected based on stratified random sampling method and using Cochran's formula. The data collection tool was a questionnaire that was distributed among the selected sample. To analyze the data obtained from the questionnaire, sample t-test and Pearson correlation coefficient were used. The findings show that in order to evaluate and study the effects of green spaces and urban parks on tourism development and boost the tourism industry in Noor, it indicates that green spaces located in the city can greatly Prosper the tourism industry in Noor to be effective.