An Analysis of the Urban Regeneration Indicators in Historical Area, (Case Study: Historical Area of Rasht)

Hamid Rahimi ¹ ( Ph.D Candidate, Department of Geography and Urban Planning, Noor Branch, Islamic Azad University, Noor, Iran )
Jalal Azimi Amoli ² ( Associate Professor, Department of Geography and Urban Planning, Noor Branch, Islamic Azad University, Noor, Iran )
Nasrollah Molaei Hashjin ³ ( Professor, Department of Geography, Rasht Branch, Islamic Azad University, Rasht, Iran )

Submited date : 2023-06-23 Accepted date : 2023-12-16

Keywords: Historical context, Rasht County, historical neighborhoods, Re-creation,

Abstract :

Introduction: The centers and historical contexts of the cities have been exposed to the adverse effects of urban development more than other urban areas due to the new developments of urbanization and the resulting problems. Undoubtedly, the historical and ancient context is one of the most important challenges facing cities, especially in recent decades, and is a major concern for urban management. In Iran, these tissues have not been properly dealt with and the measures taken have not had a significant effect on their improvement. Research aim: The main purpose of this research is to analyze the status of regeneration indicators in the historical contexts of Rasht city. Methodology: The method of conducting this research is descriptive-analytical. Questionnaire technique was used to collect information. Studied Areas: Rasht conty, Giulan Porvince. Results: the average of total index in Rasht city was equal to 2.79, which indicates a close to average level. Also, the findings indicate that the status of the economic dimension with an average of 3.196 is better than the other three dimensions in the historical neighborhoods of Rasht city. The environmental dimension was ranked second with an average score of 2.808. Finally, the physical and social dimensions were ranked third and fourth respectively with average scores of 2.540 and 2.474. The results of the T-test showed that the situation of regeneration indicators in the historical neighborhoods of Rasht city is not suitable, and basic management and functional measures should be taken to improve this situation. The results of the survey for the neighborhoods showed that the "Historical Bazar neighborhood" which is known as the primary core of the city, has won the first rank among other ancient and historical neighborhoods in terms of regeneration dimensions. (0.7455). this neighborhood has the highest weight from the economic point of view. (0.2013). Also, Someeh Bijar neighborhood has the lowest rank among the studied neighborhoods in terms of regeneration dimensions. (0.3707) Conclusion: The historical neighborhoods of Rasht city do not have a suitable condition and it is necessary for the urban management to take steps in this direction through the preparation and compilation of special regeneration plans. The results of the research also show that in the special regeneration plans of each neighborhood, one should focus on the inner capacities and potentials of the neighborhoods and to prevent the presentation of uniform and similar patterns and designs.