Optimizing urban governance policies in metropolises (case study:Rasht)

Subject Areas : Urbanism

sadegh  sadeghpour ¹ (Department of urbanism, Marand Branch, Islamic azad university, Marand, Iran)
bakhtyar  ezatpanah ² (Assistant Professor of Department of Geography and urban planning, Marand branch, Islamic azad university, Marand, Iran)
nader  zali ³ (Associate Professor, Urban Planning Department, University of Guilan,Guilan. Iran)

Received: 2023-01-21 Accepted : 2023-04-21 Published : 2024-03-19

Keywords: Grounded Theory, policy making, governance, Rasht,

Abstract :

In order to make the optimal urban governance policy in metropolises, the research method of this study is based on the theory of basic empirical data, Strauss and Corbin, and semi-structured interviews were also used to collect data. Also, sampling was done using the theoretical sampling method and using the snowball and target method. The results of the analysis of the data obtained from the interviews are presented in the method of space, center and selection, as well as in terms of causes, conditions, intervention conditions, management methods and results. The results of this research show that the administration of Rasht city depends on strategies such as decentralization, reconstruction of structures and processes, participation of stakeholders and delegation of power to managers with high knowledge and ability. The reform and cooperation of several decision-making institutions, recognition of the primary missions of responsibility and accountability (in the first stage), streamlining the direction of good governance in Rasht metropolis and (in the second stage through the central role of city management) at the community level.

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