Analysis of the structural-physical quality of the historical fabric of Kerman Bazaar using SWOT and QSPM approaches

Subject Areas : Space Ontology International Journal

Mostafa Movahedinia ¹ , Moslem Ghasemi ^{2 *} , Fatemeh Pour Soltani ³

1 - Faculty of Art and Architecture Saba, University of Shahid Bahonar, Kerman, Iran.
2 - Department of Social Humanities, University of Yazd, Yazd, Iran.
3 - Faculty of Literature, Shahid Bahonar University, Kerman, Iran

Received: 2025-01-10 Accepted : 2025-09-07

Keywords: Urban regeneration, Historic contexts, GIS, Qapm, Swot, Kerman bazaar area.,

Abstract :

The present research method is descriptive-analytical and relies on a survey approach. Data collection was carried out in two documentary/library and field methods, so that in the library/documentary technique, articles, books, and documents related to the historical context of Kerman city were taken from the Kerman Municipality, and in the field technique, statistics and information (questionnaires) were collected by visiting the area through observation and interview. The target statistical population is urban officials, university professors, and residents of the historical context of Kerman city. Given the vastness of the statistical population, the use of a sampling method is inevitable. Therefore, the purposeful sampling method was used. Accordingly, 50 experts and elites and 120 residents of the historical context were selected as samples. Data analysis tools include GIS software for mapping and SWOT and KSPM approaches for analyzing qualitative findings and providing strategies and solutions. The findings obtained show that the approach considered is of the WO type, namely, using strengths to overcome weaknesses and the ability to protect and modify physical-structural components in the historical context of Kerman Bazaar. Therefore, the results of the analyses show that the historical context of Kerman Bazaar has potential capacities for regeneration and revitalization, but at the same time, it faces challenges that require careful attention and planning. Accordingly, the areas of Dr. Shariati and Taleghani streets are considered to be among the most suitable areas in terms of physical-structural aspects, and the areas of Mirza Reza Kerman and Imam Khomeini streets need to be strengthened and obstacles and weaknesses removed.

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