فصلنامه پژوهش های جغرافیایی برنامه ریزی شهری
سال دوازدهم شماره 3 (پاییز 1403)

The damage caused by the earthquake includes the physical, social, and economic systems of the city. Social resilience against crisis is defined as the ability of a system or part of a system to recover after a disaster. Social resilience indicators have been extracted through content analysis and final evaluation from professors' point of view. The research aims to measure the level of social resilience in two hypothetical conditions with the same indicators and extract influential factors and elements from the citizens' point of view. The statistical population of the research is 20 neighborhoods in District 15 of Tehran. The statistical sample with the results of Cochran's formula is 401 cases in 20 neighborhoods. Analyzing the information according to the questions and type of data using GIS and SPSS statistics software and the statistical method of exploratory factor analysis to determine the number of factors and the extent of the effects of factors and elements and the TOPSIS method is also used to stratify the localities. The results and findings indicate that the region does not have a good state of resilience, and the residents do not have a good assessment of the resilience of themselves and the environment. Nevertheless, in the pre-crisis questionnaire, Mazaheri neighborhood has the first rank of good condition, and in the post-crisis questionnaire, Shush neighborhood has the first rank of good resilience. In both situations, the Masoudiyeh neighborhood, with the last rank, has the most unfavorable resilience. Also, the factors of active population, the number of households and the number of women and children have had the most significant effect on the level of resilience before and after the earthquake

Population growth in cities worldwide, particularly in developing countries, is recognized as a prominent and prevailing phenomenon of the modern era. However, this population growth is expected to decline in the coming decades as generational renewal rates decrease, leading to an aging population. These demographic changes have prompted the World Health Organization (WHO) to introduce the concepts of "active aging" and "age-friendly cities," which have now gained widespread attention in urban planning practices. This study investigates and analyzes the spatial distribution pattern of the elderly population in Qom. The necessity of this research arises from the increasing elderly population, which demands more precise and suitable urban planning for this age group. Neglecting the spatial distribution and specific needs of the elderly can result in social inequalities and a lower quality of life for this population. By utilizing objective data, software tools, and spatial analysis models, this research created and analyzed hot and cold spot maps for 2010 and 2015. The findings reveal significant changes in the spatial distribution patterns of the elderly population in Qom. These quantitative and qualitative changes underscore the importance of implementing age-friendly city policies in line with WHO recommendations, highlighting the need for urban planners to give special attention to this issue.

The rising incidence of obesity in childhood and adolescence is regarded as one of the foremost worldwide health concerns. Insufficient physical exercise is a significant issue affecting the health of children. The many advantages of physical activity in preserving and enhancing the health of children and adolescents are widely acknowledged. This study rigorously modified the Neighborhood Environment Walkability Scale youth version to suit the context of Iran and assessed the reliability and validity of the modified version among adolescents. The present study methodology employed is a cross-sectional survey. Field surveys were conducted to reconstruct a tool for evaluating the local environment for teenagers. The Iranian specialists conducted a cultural adaption of the NEWS. A total of 45 students successfully filled out the questionnaire during the pre-test phase. A cluster random sampling method was employed to choose participants from various groups. The sample size consists of 417 teenagers ranging in age from 14 to 17. The main scale information has been maintained with suitable compatibility and changes for contextual variations. This is the initial adaptation of the neighborhood environment walkability scale for adolescents in Iran. The results suggest that this scale is a dependable instrument and may be utilized for future investigations. The content of the original scale has been preserved with appropriate adaptation and adjustment for contextual differences also that can be used to assess user needs and identify their priorities.

Zahedan has been faced with excessive expansion in the past decades, and providing drinking water to the citizens of this city is one of the most acute problems of the city, and it is facing a severe shortage of water resources. This research aims to explain the urban management model in the water-sensitive city of Zahedan, which is practical in terms of purpose and descriptive-analytical in terms of nature. The required information was collected using documentary and field studies (questionnaire) methods. The statistical population of the research included officials, managers, and experts in the field of water affairs, as well as Zahedan City Municipality and Sistan and Baluchistan University. The sample size is determined based on the purposeful sampling method of 30 people. In order to analyze the data, statistical tests such as Shipro-Wilk, one-sample t-test, Pearson's correlation coefficient and factor analysis technique were used in SPSS software. The findings of the research show that between urban management in this water-sensitive city with indicators of water-sensitive governance (0.842), social capital (0.860), productivity and efficiency (0.847), adaptive infrastructures (0.599), ecological health (0.720), quality of urban space (0.877), water cycle management (0.703), minimization of sedimentation (0.811); there is a positive and significant relationship. According to the analysis of the factors that were the basis of this research and the results, a three-level model of urban water resources management, including sustainable human-social management, optimum productivity and ecological protection, and quality of urban performance, was finally developed. In order to optimally manage water resources and uses in the water-sensitive city of Zahedan, it was extracted and presented.

In recent years, cities have become the primary habitats for humans, with sustainable urbanization emerging as a major concern for modern settlements. Transit-oriented development (TOD) has been introduced as a critical strategy for integrating transportation systems with land use in sustainable planning. A new area of focus within TOD is its categorization, which addresses local variations to create tailored policies and programs for urban development. This study employs a descriptive-analytical method to categorize TOD within a 500-meter radius of seven metro stations in the southern section of Isfahan’s Metro Line 1 using the node-place-supportive system model. The goal is to evaluate the integration of transportation and land use systems and provide location-specific recommendations for advancing TOD in Isfahan. Key indicators for categorization were identified through a literature review, followed by data collection via library research and field studies. The stations were analyzed based on these indicators, and the node, place, and supportive system dimensions were calculated for each, forming the basis of the categorization. Results indicate that transport and land use are balanced around Si-o-Se Pol, Kargar, and University stations, while Azadi, Defa-e Moghaddas, and Kuy-e Imam stations are dominated by transportation and Shariati stations by land use. Overall, five distinct TOD categories were identified in the southern section of Isfahan’s first metro line

Land use change, especially in peri-urban areas, is a significant environmental challenge associated with consequences such as reduced food security and imbalances in sustainable development. While numerous studies have been conducted in this field, a comprehensive and networked overview of these studies has been lacking. This research aims to analyze the knowledge network of land use change using knowledge network analysis to identify gaps and outline future research directions. This study collected and analyzed 1491 articles related to land use change from the Scopus database. Subsequently, the knowledge network of these articles was visualized using VOSviewer software. The findings reveal that the number of research studies on this topic was very limited between 1991 and 2003. From 2009 to 2016, it accelerated, and until 2024, the depth of this research gradually increased. The clustering of terms revealed food security and land use at the core of the network, supporting sustainable development goals. This research indicates that the knowledge of land use change is intertwined with environmental, agricultural, and social sciences. Also, the study demonstrates that this research area is growing and developing by providing a comprehensive overview of the knowledge network of land use change. However, there is still a need for further research in specific areas, such as theoretical innovations and international collaborations.

The expansion of modern cities, the resulting environmental consequences, and the need to ensure human comfort in urban spaces have introduced new challenges for urban development designers. The morphological structure of cities, comprising patterns of streets, blocks, and urban areas, can significantly alter micro-climate conditions compared to macro-climate conditions, thereby influencing the thermal comfort of urban space users. Ancient Iranian architecture, known for its harmony with the macro climate, offers valuable insights through the historical textures of its cities, serving as three-dimensional documents of climate-adaptive design solutions. This research focuses on the Sang-e-Siah historical neighborhood in Shiraz City, utilizing documentary and library studies, field surveys, and GIS software simulations to analyze historical morphological conditions compatible with Shiraz’s climate systematically. The findings reveal that the morphology of the Sang-e-Siah neighborhood, with its winding streets, high height-to-width ratios, limited sky visibility, semi-open spaces, complex block forms, and strategic building orientations, effectively mitigates hot afternoon radiation, blocks hot winds, and enhances shading and ventilation. These features collectively improve the thermal comfort of the area’s users. In conclusion, this study presents a design framework for climate-compatible urban morphology based on the historical context of Shiraz, offering guidelines to enhance thermal comfort in contemporary urban spaces.

Over the last century, the population of urban areas has grown considerably. Today, cities are facing a decline in the quality of life and human well-being. In this regard, ecosystems in urban areas play an increasingly key role in the well-being of the inhabitants. One of the most important urban ecosystems are parks and green spaces in cities. The main purpose of this research is to identify the factors that will increase the presence of citizens in urban parks. For this purpose, Khorramabad city was selected for study. The method of this research is content analysis, which is in the framework of qualitative methods. In the current research, the content of the conversations held with the citizens of Khorramabad was investigated. In this research, based on interviews with 200 citizens, 180 units of analysis were obtained. In the next step, duplicate codes were removed, and finally, 140 codes and key phrases were obtained from citizen interviews. Based on the content analysis process in the second level, similar codes related to a topic were categorized in the form of concepts. Based on the proposed model, 20 concepts were identified. These concepts were also categorized in the third level and the form of common categories. Therefore, based on the research findings, six main factors have an effect on increasing the presence of citizens in city parks. These factors include Justice and equality, Visual appeal, Citizenship culture, Opportunities and assets, Sustainable management and maintenance, and Environmental management.