Document Type : Research Paper
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1 iran univesity of art
2 University of Art
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The urban governance framework is considered one of the most recent approaches in the field of urban regeneration management. Given the diversity of stakeholders and the complexity of relationships between public institutions and local communities in urban regeneration, local governance plays an important role in managing interactions among various stakeholders. Local institutions provide a suitable platform for these communications. The aim of the present study is to analyze the role of Tehran city’s neighborhood development offices in the urban regeneration governance framework. This study is based on a qualitative methodology and was conducted using qualitative content analysis. The research data were obtained through the content analysis of relevant documents and laws, as well as 22 in-depth semi-structured interviews with stakeholders in the field of regeneration in Tehran at different levels. The results of the study show that Tehran city’s neighborhood development offices play a key role in five main areas: mediating between different actors, facilitating residents' participation, empowering residents, providing context-based approaches, and offering political leadership. Although the offices are backed by strong legal frameworks, the implementation of these laws faces challenges. Considering these challenges, three factors significantly impact the effectiveness of these offices in the regeneration process: social awareness and the levels of residents' demands, managerial changes and approaches at macro levels, and the dynamism and creativity of office managers in Implementing the Service Description.
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