Assessing the factors affecting sustainable urban regeneration in the dilapidated fabric of Urmia (case study of the central fabric of the city)

Subject Areas : Environmental managment

Maryam Borani ¹ , Akbar Abdollahzadeh taraf ² , Mahsa Faramarzi Asli ³

1 - Ph.D. Student, Department of Urban Planning, Tabriz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, Iran
2 - Assistant Professor, Department of Urban Planning, Tabriz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, Iran.
3 - Assistant Professor, Department of Urban Planning, Tabriz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, Iran.

Received: 2022-06-13 Accepted : 2022-09-07 Published : 2022-06-22

Keywords: Urban Regeneration, Worn texture, Sustainability, Urmia city,

Abstract :

Background and Aim: Today, many cities in the world, especially the central fabric of cities, are suffering from severe erosion. Among these, urban regeneration is an important strategic choice in promoting urban development worldwide. In recent years, the integration of sustainability principles into urban regeneration has become increasingly important. Increasing attention to economic, social, environmental and physical aspects also affects urban regeneration policy. In particular, the search for new ways to regenerate cities in a sustainable way has led to the concept of sustainable urban regeneration. The purpose of this study is to assess the factors affecting sustainable urban regeneration in the dilapidated fabric of Urmia. Methods: The research method is descriptive-analytical and survey and applied in terms of purpose. In data analysis, structural equation analysis using factor analysis with SPSS and AMOS software was used. Results: The results showed that the environmental index with direct impact with 0.712 and indirect with 0.285, physical index with direct impact of 0.695 and indirect with 0.283, economic index with direct impact of 0.616 and indirect with 0.195 And social index with direct effect of 0.537 and indirect effect with 0.128 have been effective in sustainable urban regeneration of the worn texture of the central part of Urmia. Discussion and Conclusion: As a result, environmental, physical, social and economic indicators that were examined in this study. They should be significantly prioritized in future urban reconstruction projects in the city of Urmia to lead to sustainability.  

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