Structural Analysis of Factors Influencing the Creative Consumption of Urban Space by Women (Case Study: Behesht Boulevard, Shiraz)

Subject Areas : Sustainable Development

Lena dorniani ¹ , Ali Shakoor ^{2 *} , Alireza Abdollahzadeh Fard ³

1 - PhD Candidate, Department of Urban Planning, Science and Research Branch - Qeshm International Educational Center, Islamic Azad University, Qeshm, Iran.
2 - Professor, Department of Human Geography, Marvdasht Branch, Islamic Azad University, Marvdasht, Iran.
3 - Assistant Professor, Department of Urban Planning, Safashahr Branch, Islamic Azad University, Safashahr, Iran

Received: 2025-07-23 Accepted : 2025-08-22 Published : 2025-07-21

Keywords: Space, Women, Creative urban spaces, Sustainable urban development, Behesht Boulevard Shiraz.,

Abstract :

present study was conducted with the aim of analyzing the factors influencing the creative consumption of urban space by women in Behesht Boulevard, District 6, Shiraz. Considering the research objectives and the components under investigation, the research is of an applied type and its method is descriptive-analytical. Theoretical data were collected using a documentary method, while empirical data were gathered through a survey-based Delphi technique. The statistical population consisted of 30 experts and specialists selected through a purposive or judgmental sampling. A total of 31 drivers, structured in 4 main dimensions, were processed using structural cross-impact analysis within the MICMAC software. the findings from the cross-impact analysis indicate a complex and intertwined distribution of drivers in terms of their influence and susceptibility. the clustering system of the drivers shows a concentration in a dual-cluster system. Among the 31 driving forces, the following key factors had the highest direct impact on the mentioned boulevard: designing safe spaces for women, attracting women's participation in decision-making, creating multi-purpose social spaces, raising awareness about women's rights, supporting women's voluntary activities, developing local social groups, providing job opportunities in the artistic and creative sectors, organizing cultural activities specifically for women, ensuring easy access to public spaces, designing child-friendly public spaces, promoting a culture of using art in public spaces, providing accessible health and welfare facilities, and establishing cultural and artistic learning environments.

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