Mahjabin Radaei; Esmaeil Salehi; Shahrzad Faryadi
Abstract
Urban landscape can have potential in creating dynamic and livable communities when it interacts optimally with its ecological context. Underground or subsurface spaces of desert cities can be considered as a kind of spaces based on ecological wisdom that reflects socio-ecological perception and creates ...
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Urban landscape can have potential in creating dynamic and livable communities when it interacts optimally with its ecological context. Underground or subsurface spaces of desert cities can be considered as a kind of spaces based on ecological wisdom that reflects socio-ecological perception and creates a cultural commitment of individuals to the correct interaction of natural environment and artificial environment. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to analyze the role of underground spaces in promoting the livability of desert cities and to emphasize planning based on ecological wisdom to create urban spaces compatible with the ecological context. The research method in this study is descriptive-analytical, based on the qualitative method and logical reasoning. To evaluate the effect of underground space functions on the livability criteria of desert cities, T-test and SPSS statistical analysis were used, and to strategically analyze underground spaces, SWOT technique and AHP hierarchical analysis were used and finally, adaptive, defensive, offensive, and contingency strategies were presented. The results indicate that the regeneration of the principles of ecological wisdom in the process of strategic planning of the subsurface spaces development requires a kind of participatory and communication planning between members of society on the one hand and also society and nature on the other hand. Such regeneration can pave the way for the sustainability, resilience, and livability of urban ecosystems.
Firooz Jafari; Hojjat Mohammadi Torkamani; Zahra Rasoulzadeh
Abstract
The concept of livability has emerged alongside sustainability as a slogan in public discourse and planning. Planners and policymakers in relation to the creation or preservation of cities mention the concept of livability as a guiding principle for investment and decision-making and shaping the social, ...
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The concept of livability has emerged alongside sustainability as a slogan in public discourse and planning. Planners and policymakers in relation to the creation or preservation of cities mention the concept of livability as a guiding principle for investment and decision-making and shaping the social, economic, physical and biological environment of the city, and livability is considered the standard of living and the general desirability of people living in a settlement like the city. This concept has various dimensions and indicators and is measured by them.The present study was conducted with the aim of providing an analysis of the factors affecting livability in district 8 of Tabriz metropolitan, which by studying the principles and available resources to develop a livability model for the study area. Then, using the opinions of the residents of the area, the model is tested and finally the final model is presented using the second-order confirmatory factor analysis. The results show that 8 main components with 41 variables form the components of the model."Infrastructure quality" with a factor load of 0.88 is the most important dimension and "health facilities" with a load of 0.23 is the least important dimension in establishing livability. Therefore, based on the obtained results, it can be acknowledged that in order to achieve the desired livability and maintain it, the obtained effective components must be comprehensively addressed.
