Presenting an Indigenous Model for Regeneration of Inefficient Urban Fabrics with Emphasis on Social Sustainability: Case Study of Inefficient Fabric in Region 2 of Rafsanjan City
الموضوعات :
Ali Jafari
1
,
Keramatollah Ziyari
2
,
Arash Vahid
3
1 - Ali Jafari, Department of Urban Planning, Kish International Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kish Island, Iran.
2 - Keramatollah Ziyari, 2 Keramatollah Ziyari, Department of Urban Planning, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
3 - Department of Urban Planning, West Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad university, Tehran, Iran.
الکلمات المفتاحية: Urban regeneration, social sustainability, inefficient fabric, indigenous model, Rafsanjan,
ملخص المقالة :
This study aims to present an Indigenous model for recreating inefficient urban textures, with an emphasis on social sustainability, in Region 2 of Rafsanjan. The research method employs a qualitative approach and content analysis, which involves identifying basic, organizing, and overarching themes. The DEMATEL technique was used to determine the causal relationships between the indicators.
Findings revealed five themes: physical-spatial regeneration, social sustainability, economic-social regeneration, preservation of local identity and heritage, and participatory governance, comprising a total of 49 indicators.
The results of the DEMATEL analysis indicate complex and multi-layered relationships between different dimensions of regeneration, such that the state of deterioration of the fabric and the quality of existing materials, as primary influencing factors, have a direct impact on other physical and social indicators. Enhancing neighborhood ties and building local social networks strengthens solidarity, encourages resident participation, and fosters social oversight and ownership of spaces. Preserving traditional architecture, vernacular features, and local symbols supports cultural continuity, residents' sense of belonging, and neighborhood identity.
The proposed model follows a systemic and integrated approach that extends physical interventions to include social, cultural, economic, and managerial aspects. Economic factors, including generating local employment and developing small businesses, contribute to equitable benefit distribution, residential stability, and long-term socio-economic sustainability.
Furthermore, the model offers a practical framework for sustainable urban regeneration. Its adaptability also makes it applicable to other cities with similar socio-spatial conditions, providing a pathway to integrate physical renewal with social cohesion and cultural continuity.
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