Beyond Green : A Comprehensive Approach to Urban green space Quality and tastes of users in Tehran
Subject Areas : Space Ontology International Journal
farzaneh azadi
1
(
PhD. candidate. Department of Art, Faculty of Architecture, university of Tarbiat Modares. Tehran. Iran
)
kianoush Suzanchi
2
(
A faculty member of the landscape architecture department of Tarbiat Modares University
)
mahdi haghighatbin
3
(
faculty of art. department of architecture. Tarbiatmodares university. Tehran. Iran
)
mahdi khansefid
4
(
Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Engineering. Tehran university.
)
Keywords: landscape quality, urban green space, users', tastes, beyond green,
Abstract :
The research tackles the pressing quality crisis in urban areas, particularly in green spaces. Landscape architects argue that the current approach lacks a comprehensive perspective, prompting the study to explore "landscape" from both objective and subjective angles. Systematically adopting visual and mental perspectives, the research aims to enhance urban space quality, emphasizing landscapes' dual nature beyond mere greenery. The primary goal of the study is to establish indicators for understanding and measuring landscape quality, drawing on the perceptions of local users of urban green spaces. This approach stresses the significance of considering both citizen perspectives and specialists in the field, treating urban spaces as landscapes. The research seeks to bridge the gap between the current and desired quality, ultimately improving the presence and usage of urban green spaces. The methodology involves a literature review for identifying qualitative indicators and exploring the relationship between them, along with a T-test to examine urban dwellers' preferences. In addition to these foundational aspects, the research findings reveal a pronounced quality imbalance between the two studied regions in Tehran (17 and 2). The observed disparities underscore significant differences in the tastes of urban dwellers and reveal a notable gap between these preferences and specialist beliefs, suggesting a potential avenue for achieving balance by concentrating on mediatory indicators. The study provides valuable insights for prioritizing key indicators based on user perspectives to enhance the quality of urban green spaces .