Measuring the factors affecting the satisfaction of housing of low-income urban groups (Case study: Shahreza Mehr-Housing)

Objective: Mehr Housing is the largest government-funded housing project. The plan is to remove the decisive role of land prices in housing prices in order to facilitate access to affordable housing in addition to controlling housing prices. Methods: The present study is an applied type that is conducted by descriptive and analytical method. A questionnaire was used to collect information. The statistical population of the study included all residents of Mehr Reza housing (N = 2400). Using the Bartlett et al. (2001) table, 145 households (head of households) were selected from households residing in the Mehr housing in question by random sampling. The tool used in this study was a researcher-made questionnaire. Data analysis was done through correlation analysis and structural equation modeling using SPSS and Smart PLS software. Results:structural equation modeling showed, policy and planning components (γ = 0.701, t = 14.15), design principles (γ = 0.421, t = 6.26), neighborhood interaction (γ = 0.2282, t = 3.05), are explaining 66% of the variance of satisfaction with the Shahreza Mehr housing. Conclusion: In order to increase the satisfaction of low-income urban segments of Mehr housing, it is necessary to take into account such issues as policy and planning in this area, design principles and interactions with neighbors

Assessing the levels of livability in informal settlements (Case study: Falahat neighborhood, Urmia city)

Objective: Informal settlements face many problems due to lack of proper planning, as they suffer from low service per capita and do not have space to spend their free time. The main purpose of this study is to assess the mental perception of people about the state of living needs and in general the levels of livability in Falahat neighborhood. This neighborhood has poor living conditions due to being marginalized. Methods: The research method is applied in terms of purpose and descriptive-analytical in nature, which has been collected in the form of documents and field surveys. livability criterias in this study include social, economic and physical and environmental. The statistical population of this study is the residents of Falahat neighborhood of Urmia, which according to the health care center statistics in 1397, has a population of 15,000 people. The Cochran's formula was used for sampling and the sample size is 374, which was randomly distributed. Data analysis was performed quantitatively through statistical methods (one-sample t-test and Friedman test). The validity of the questionnaire was confirmed by experts and the reliability of the questionnaire was confirmed by Cronbach's alpha test with a value of 0.732. Results: Findings show that in the social dimension of the three indicators of medical and health considerations and care, personal and social security and participation and solidarity, in the economic dimension of the index of consumer goods and in the physical and environmental dimensions of the facilities and services of infrastructure, pollution and environmental health, Landscape, green space and wasteland have a moderate level of livability. Also, social, economic, physical and environmental dimensions have the same ranking. Conclusion: The results of the research show that the livability of Falahat neighborhood in Urmia is at a moderate level according to the three dimensions of social, economic and physical and environmental, which requires the adoption of empowerment strategies

An analysis of the prioritization of indicators of a child-friendly city (Case study: 5 regions of Urmia)

Introduction: The main purpose of this study is an analysis of the prioritization of indicators of a child-friendly city in the five regions of Urmia to review strategies for improving the situation of each region by examining the indicators of a child-friendly city and ranking the regions of this city.Data and Method: The research method of the present study is applied in terms of purpose and descriptive-analytical in nature. The statistical population of this study is the residents of 5 regions of Urmia. To determine the sample size, Cochran's formula was used. The sample size was 384, which was randomly distributed in the range. The criteria studied in this study include physical, access, socio-cultural and environmental criteria. Data analysis has been done quantitatively and qualitatively. One-sample t-test, Kruskal-Wallis, Spearman correlation, and THIESSEN and OPA method were used to analyze the data. The validity of the questionnaire was confirmed by experts and its reliability was confirmed by Cronbach's alpha test with a value of 0.790.Results: The findings of this study indicate that based on field data and the child-friendly city criteria questionnaire, Urmia Region 1 is ranked first and Urmia Region 2 is ranked fifth among other regions. The results of the Spearman correlation test indicate that the physical criterion has the greatest impact on a child-friendly city.Conclusion: The results of this study indicate that the city of Urmia is at a moderate level in terms of the feasibility of the criteria of a child-friendly city and needs the attention of urban management to improve the situation in regions 2 and 3 of Urmia

Enhancing urban and regional development for border security in Iran: A futures study of West Azerbaijan province

In the border regions of Iran, which include West Azerbaijan province, the interwoven dynamics between development and security present a multifaceted set of challenges. This comprehensive study delves into the intricate relationship between these two critical elements, with a focus on elucidating potential scenarios that impact on development and security alike. Employing a rigorous methodological approach, using advanced data analysis tools and incorporating insights from experts, this research identifies seven pivotal factors that play a crucial role in shaping the sustainable development and security landscape of these border regions. By using the Method for Inserting Knowledge into Decision Support Models (Méthode d’Insertion de Connaissances dans les Modèles d’Aide à la Décision) MicMac software, an in-depth analysis of both direct and indirect variables was conducted to precisely gauge their influence in border security. The outcomes of this extensive analysis provide a solid foundation for the construction of diverse scenarios, thus offering a wide spectrum of potential future trajectories for the region. The examination of these scenarios grants invaluable insights into the intricate nexus between development and security, reinforcing the essential need for a holistic and integrated approach to regional planning. This research effectively underscores the vital imperative of nurturing synergies between security and development for the sustained progress of Iran’s border areas. With a focus on empirical data and informed projections, this study sheds light on the intricate dynamics at play, emphasising the pivotal role of an integrated approach to regional advancement

Regeneration of Deteriorated Urban Areas with Earthquake Critical Management Approach (case study: Saqqez City)

The urban regeneration approach as the latest approach to protect dysfunctional urban structures against natural disasters such as earthquakes arises from the principles of sustainable development and system planning, which has considered simultaneous attention to the physical, economic, social and environmental dimensions. In this study, with the aim of recreating the dysfunctional tissues of 22 neighborhoods of Saqez city with the approach of earthquake crisis management; 49 effective indicators in regenerating dysfunctional tissues of Saqez neighborhoods in MicMac environment have been evaluated, to extract key factors. Then these factors should be prioritized using the Todim model in the 22 neighborhoods of the city. It should be noted that data collection related to key metrics using field survey, statistical data of 2016 and network analysis model in GIS has been. Also, prioritization based on the importance and needs of citizens has been in the AHP hierarchical matrix. The research findings indicate the extraction of 27 indicators as key factors that show the pattern of unstable distribution. The results show that according to the criteria for regeneration of dysfunctional tissues, 22 neighborhoods of Saqqez, 22, 2, 8 and 21 neighborhoods, which are located in the southwest and part of the north of the city, In contrast, neighborhoods 16, 17, 19, 6, 18, 4, 13 and 1, which are located in the southeast, somewhat northeast, west and the city center, are considered as highly inefficient neighborhoods that in between the Indicators of regeneration of deteriorated urban areas, Economic, physical (internal and external), environmental and social indicators have the highest to lowest rating. Therefore, in order to regeneration of deteriorated urban areas of Saqez, it is necessary that these factors should be considered in order of preference and in order to achieve regeneration the necessary actions to be done

A Structural Equation Modeling of the Role of Mosques in the Development of Religious Tourism (Case Study: Atigh Jameh Mosque of Shiraz)

Popular places of pilgrimage and worship have always been center of attraction for domestic and foreign religious travelers. AtighJameh Mosque, in terms of topography, has a central and pivotal role in historic cultural structure of Shiraz. This mosque is the oldest mosque built in Fars, and a variety of arts such as woodcarving, inlay, plaster, and mogharnas have been used to add to its religious and architectural-historical values. The purpose of this study is to investigate the role of AtighJameh Mosque of Shiraz in terms of its architecture, liturgical and non-liturgical functions, in the development of religious tourism. According to the research objectives and the components studied, it is a practical study and it is done based on an analytical-descriptive method. Data was collected through questionnaires and surveying of documents. The sample size was 145 tourists calculated based on the sample of Cochran in 95 percent assurance level. LISREL (path analysis) has been used for data analysis and Pralong model was employed to check the touristic value of mosque. The main problem studied in this research was the lack of awareness about the elements and architectural functions of liturgical and non-liturgical functions in AtiqhJameh mosque in the development of religious tourism. The results show that architecture of AtighJameh Mosque with an amount of 0.841 had the greatest role in attracting religious tourists. Also modelling of structural equivalences shows that there is an established mutual and bi-directional relationship between architectural components of Atigh Mosque in Shiraz and its liturgical and non- liturgical functions, but the weight of each component is different. The results of  the standardized coefficients approves the effects of architectural components of AtighJameh Mosque on the development of religious tourism with a direct and positive coefficient of 0.93, and the effects of liturgical functions with a direct and positive coefficient of 0.85, and its as non-liturgical functions with a direct and positive coefficient of 0.64

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