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        1 - Pragmatic of Nurturing the Naturalistic Intelligence Approach for Designing a Child’s Park
        Roya Rezaei Nasab Nasim Sahraei Nejad Hossein Moosavi fatemi Alireza Gharagozlu
        In a period that accessibility to the natural environments for people is constantly diminished in urban areas, the design of a space that could respond the human’s need to have relationship with nature specially for children, have an important role on mental and c More
        In a period that accessibility to the natural environments for people is constantly diminished in urban areas, the design of a space that could respond the human’s need to have relationship with nature specially for children, have an important role on mental and character aspects of people and also the cultivation of nature and environmental protection. According to the Gardner's Multiple Intelligence Theory, naturalistic intelligence is one of the nine types of intelligence in children which is depend on child’s relation to the nature. In fact, the Nature Experience Principle by children and the necessity of planning for creating spaces in order to develop this experience especially for urbanite children, is an opportunity for increasing this relationship. The aim of this paper is to present the principles and criteria for designing a child's park for nurturing naturalistic intelligence. This research is an applied and qualitative research, which through an analytical and descriptive approach, investigates the views and opinions of scholars and the relationships between them. Data in this research are collected through library studies which are analyzed by document analysis technic. After introducing the characteristics and demand of children specially aged 6 to 12 years, present the factors influencing nurturing naturalistic intelligence in children, then principles and legislation for designing play grounds are summed up. Finally according to Nature Experience and other studies, some patterns for designing child’s park matches for children’s demand in order to nurturing their naturalistic intelligence are proposed. The results of this research, will provide the opportunity for making decisions for increasing the relationship between a child and nature and also establishment the culture of respecting to nature and protecting environment in urban spaces from childhood. Manuscript profile
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        2 - Design of Bisotun Forest Park in Order to Develop Centralized Outdoor Recreation Utilizing Ecological Tourism Model
        Loghman Bagherian Nasim Sahraei Nejad Hossein Moosavi Fatemi
        Background and Aim: With the increase in population and urban life, the human need for recreation and spending leisure time in natural environments has increased. In such circumstances, there is a need to develop and construct forest parks, as one of the most important More
        Background and Aim: With the increase in population and urban life, the human need for recreation and spending leisure time in natural environments has increased. In such circumstances, there is a need to develop and construct forest parks, as one of the most important recreational resources in cities, for protection of resources and reserves, attracting tourists, generating income, relaxation and so on. The purpose of this study is to design Biston Forest Park in order to develop centralized recreation and use Gabri as a model for improving the quality of forest parks in Kermanshah province. Methods: The research method is analytical description in order to use the facts and data processing and the purpose of the application and development is considered. Further data collection in library studies has also been done through field surveys. Point picking and control of data obtained by GPS device to estimate the potential for leisure planning. Results: Data analysis was provided through maps prepared in GIS software and by combining existing maps with ecological capabilitiy map of the region. Accordingly, appropriate land uses were determined in the study area and then zoning was performed. Then, using the land use model and the ecological model of tourism, a model for the development of centralized recreation of the site was presented and strategies for designing the Biston Forest Park were explained. Using this model and strategies, as well as the analysis of zones based on ecological and aesthetic characteristics on a micro scale, zones that were suitable for the development of focused recreation were identified. Discussion and Conclusion: After identifying suitable zones for the development of centralized recreation, zone number two was selected for planning and presenting a strategic plan using the ecological model of tourism. Manuscript profile
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        3 - Environment Design for Urban Parks with CPTED Approach to Promote Sense of Security in Islamabad Neighborhood, Region 2nd of Tehran
        Rahele Kamali Nasim Sahraei Nejad Maryam Robati
        Abstract From the beginning of human creation, the need for security has been always as one of the basic needs of human and providing this was as one of the most important issues in human societies. On the other hand, urban parks are one of the most principal areas in u More
        Abstract From the beginning of human creation, the need for security has been always as one of the basic needs of human and providing this was as one of the most important issues in human societies. On the other hand, urban parks are one of the most principal areas in urban environment that their security issue is very crucial. The purpose of this study is to investigate the CPTED approach to promote environmental security in urban parks, however, today it is neglected the security improvement necessity and potential capacity of urban parks in decreasing or preventing crimes. The study is a descriptive-analytical research and the study area is ​​Islamabad neighborhood located in 2nd region of Tehran metropolitan’s municipality, which is an old neighborhood with unsuitable physical structure, low permeability and high rate of crime occurrence, at the same time with convenient accessibility to different point of the city. Using field studies, the present status of this neighborhood has been investigated and then using questionnaire which according to Cochran Formula had 400 participants among the park’s users, are collected their views about environmental security indicators. Finally, the collected data are analyzed using correlation analysis method, t-statistical analysis and also SWOT analysis, and then security enhancement strategies in urban parks, are presented. The results show that the present situation in this area in terms of security, is an improper condition, which the research emphasize the necessity of an urban park development with utilization of crime prevention through environmental design solutions and finally according to the proposed approaches, a strategic plan have been presented in order to develop and design the urban park.   Manuscript profile