Interpretive structural modeling of economic factors affecting urban livability (Case study: Tabriz metropolis)

Since the livability is a necessary prerequisite for achieving sustainable development, today, its evaluation and measurement in the field of planning and policy for urban settlements has received much attention. Livability includes various environmental, social and economic dimensions that the evaluation and improvement of each dimension in achieving a livable settlement is necessary.

The purpose of this study is to identify and level the economic indicators affecting the livability of Tabriz metropolis; assessing the economic livability condition in the 10 region of this metropolis

The type of applied research, the method used is descriptive-analytical and the data were collected using field studies and documentary method. The statistical population of the study is households living in Tabriz metropolis. In order to achieve the first goal of the research, first the required indicators of the research were identified using content analysis method, Delphi method and interviews with experts in the form of 12 indicators they were done. Finally, using the MicMac technique, the type of indicators were identified in the form of four types of independent, dependent, linked and key indicators. Also, in order to achieve the second goal of research and evaluation of economic livability of Tabriz metropolis, the identified indicators were examined using the Morris correction technique.

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The geographical area of this research is Tabriz metropolis.

The research results indicate that 5 indicators: job security status; Adequate and sufficient income; Having a good job; Appropriate job opportunities and the existence of income-generating opportunities in the region with the impact of 12 are the most effective economic indicators in improving the livability of the metropolis of Tabriz.

Considering the importance of job and income related indicators to create new and diverse job opportunities to reduce unemployment and expand production and commercial activities, it is suggested to take advantage of the strong economic potential of the market in order to create suitable jobs in the region.