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        1 - Livability With a Right to the City Approach: Concepts, Dimensions and Indicators
        sadigheh dolatshah
        Nowadays, in most developed countries, sustainability has been developed as a guiding principle in the framework of sustainability discourse in urban planning and policies. Urban livability and the right to the city are concepts related to sustainable development and so More
        Nowadays, in most developed countries, sustainability has been developed as a guiding principle in the framework of sustainability discourse in urban planning and policies. Urban livability and the right to the city are concepts related to sustainable development and social justice in cities and are effective in creating healthy, dynamic and just cities. While introducing livability and the right to the city as a dominant approach in urban planning in the contemporary world, this article has examined its theoretical origins, influential views and theoretical-experimental literature, its dimensions, and indicators. In terms of the fundamental-theoretical goal and its data, this research has been provided by the library- document method. Considering the wide range of topics and explanatory approaches available in this field, in this research, only those researches that have more relevance to the current research topic have been examined. Then, the theories of henri lefebvre and the theory of kevin lange, marcuse, tovey fenster, harvey, etc., as well as supporting concepts close to livability such as sustainable development, healthy city, neo-urbanism, smart growth and compact city have been examined.The findings of the article show that according to today's conditions, in most cities of the world there is a general agreement about the importance and necessity of recognizing, analyzing and explaining urban livability and the right to the city in various dimensions, but there is no consensus of opinion about the definition, standards and indicators. The most important reason for this can be seen in the direct dependence of this concept on the spatial and temporal conditions, and most importantly, the socio-economic and management background of the target community. Manuscript profile
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        2 - Measuring and evaluating the dimensions of urban vitality in District 10 of Mashhad metropolis
        majid akbari zahra montazeri مرضیه طالشی انبوهی
        Statement of the problem: Vitality is one of the most important constructive qualities of urban spaces for improving the quality of urban spaces and creating a place, and the decline of life and vitality in urban areas can be seen as one of the results of following the More
        Statement of the problem: Vitality is one of the most important constructive qualities of urban spaces for improving the quality of urban spaces and creating a place, and the decline of life and vitality in urban areas can be seen as one of the results of following the modernist point of view, which is always in favor of quantity. It has been biased and has ignored qualitative issues. The purpose of this article is to evaluate the level of vitality in the three areas of District 10 of Mashhad. The current research is applied in terms of targeting and its method is descriptive-analytical, and a researcher-made questionnaire was used to collect data. The statistical population of the research was the residents of the 10th district of Mashhad and the random sampling method was simple. To analyze the information obtained from sample t-tech tests, one-way variance test and Friedman test were used in Spss software. The vitality of city spaces also includes concepts such as justice, efficiency, adaptability, flexibility, environmental quality, which will eventually lead to livability if the vitality of the city is sustainable. The results of the research showed that physical dimensions with an average of 3.3527, social with an average of 3.3350, infrastructure with an average of 3.3112, and economic with an average of 3.1111 are respectively the highest and lowest in the 10th region of Mashhad metropolis. They are worth it. The averages of economic, social, infrastructure and physical dimensions in the three municipal districts of Region 10 are not equal and have a significant difference, so that in terms of physical, economic and social dimensions, first District 1 then District 2 has a higher average difference than District 3. have. But in terms of infrastructure, District 2 is far better than other districts. So that the physical dimension of area 2 is about 0.13 more than area 1 and about 0.7 more than area 3. In general, the vitality of zone 10 is medium to high. Manuscript profile
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        3 - Measuring Urban Livability in Historical Contexts (Example: Baba Taher Neighborhood, Khorramabad)
        Somayeh Teymouri
        The rapid increase in urbanization in the past few decades has led to various perspectives, including the inequality of services and facilities, the decline in the quality of life, the wear and tear of neighborhoods, etc. This has led to the attention of urban designers More
        The rapid increase in urbanization in the past few decades has led to various perspectives, including the inequality of services and facilities, the decline in the quality of life, the wear and tear of neighborhoods, etc. This has led to the attention of urban designers and planners on improving the quality of life, who mention this concept under the title of urban livability. The old texture of the cities due to the historical antiquity and the existence of valuable historical elements, suitable communication situation, the location of the city's main market and its economic beating heart, etc., has a unique value and position in the spatial-functional structure of the city. The main goal of this research is to measure and evaluate the indicators of livability in the worn-out structure of Darb Babataher neighborhood in order to improve the viability of this historical structure. The research method in this article is descriptive-analytical and research-applied. The data was collected using a questionnaire, which was evaluated by Cronbach's alpha method, and the reliability of the questionnaires was confirmed using the Cronbach's alpha test, which was 0.851, which shows that the reliability of the questionnaires is at an acceptable level. In the final stage, the data was analyzed using t-test and Fisher's test, and among the factors affecting livability, urban services dimension with an average value of 134.26 and historical dimension with an average value of 69.93 were respectively the worst and best dimensions in life. The acceptability of the neighborhood has been recognized. However, it can be analyzed that although this neighborhood is considered the most important historical neighborhood of the city and is located in the center of the city, the desirable standards of life and its livability are at a very poor level. Manuscript profile
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        4 - Spatial Distribution and Measurement of Urban Livability Dimensions in The Direction of A Health-oriented City (Case Study: District One of Tehran)
        Mohammadreza Otari Majid Shams Parvaneh Zivyar
        The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the spatial distribution and measurement of urban livability dimensions in the direction of a health-oriented city in District One of Tehran. The following research is a type of basic-applied research based on documentary-li More
        The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the spatial distribution and measurement of urban livability dimensions in the direction of a health-oriented city in District One of Tehran. The following research is a type of basic-applied research based on documentary-library and field studies. Dimensions and indicators of the research were extracted by extensive studies and analyzed by SPSS software using Smirnov-Kolomograph test. The order of physical-environmental dimension, economic dimension, social dimension and environmental dimension had the most impact. The results showed that as long as the structures and institutional-managerial processes governing the region act as the main structures, it can be said that the realization of this health-oriented city will be possible. Finally, the distribution of research dimensions with a map diagram showed the highest effect of dimensions in area (2) and the least impact in area (10) of the mentioned District. Manuscript profile
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        5 - An analysis of urban livability indicators with the approach of structural equations(Case study: District 1 of Tehran)
        hadiseh moazzami goudarzi Ali Tavakolan
        The high concentration of people and economic activities in urban areas strengthens the relationship between the city, health and environment. From the point of view of the World Health Organization, a livable city is a city in which, with the continuous creation and ex More
        The high concentration of people and economic activities in urban areas strengthens the relationship between the city, health and environment. From the point of view of the World Health Organization, a livable city is a city in which, with the continuous creation and expansion of physical, social, environmental conditions and the optimal use of existing resources and facilities, an environment is provided in which the people of the society support each other and participate in the group in doing all Life matters, maximize their capabilities. The foundation of the livable city is based on the principle that health is more than medical care. Healthy environment and community cultivation are also key features. The research method is descriptive-analytical. In order to identify the various dimensions of livability in the urban areas of Tehran, using the latest statistics and information and the questionnaire tool in the form of 4 components and among the 10 districts of the first district of Tehran, it was studied and the results were evaluated using the factor analysis model. . The results show that the economic and physical components are good predictors for the livability variable. Manuscript profile
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        6 - Analysis on urban intelligence in improving urban livability Case study of region 2 of Tehran metropolis
        Saeed Seraj Ali Tavakolan
        Urbanization, as the second revolution in human culture, has caused a change in the interaction between humans and the environment. This transformation has caused changes in the living environment. In the new era, smartening factors in cities have led to a significant g More
        Urbanization, as the second revolution in human culture, has caused a change in the interaction between humans and the environment. This transformation has caused changes in the living environment. In the new era, smartening factors in cities have led to a significant growth of all major variables of citizenship life. Based on this, the purpose of the present study is an analysis of urban intelligence in promoting urban livability in District 2 of Tehran Municipality. The research method is applied in terms of purpose and descriptive in nature. The collection of field data is based on a questionnaire. Research findings based on the Vickover model show that the level of livability of neighborhoods is very different. Saadatabad, the most livable neighborhood, is located in front of Farahzad neighborhood in unfavorable conditions. The results of correlation coefficient show a direct relationship between smart city and city livability with a correlation coefficient of 0.666. Also, the results of t-test show that among the studied components, the intelligent citizen component with a beta coefficient of 0.563 had the greatest impact on viability. Manuscript profile
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        7 - The Identification and the Analysis of Livability Discrepancies Regarding Adjacent Villages of Izeh
        سعید امانپور
        Background and Objective: The countryside is among the settlements that are the scene of the formation, growth and adaptation of opportunities and threats that affect the quality of life and the way the needs of the inhabitants are met. On the one hand, access to servic More
        Background and Objective: The countryside is among the settlements that are the scene of the formation, growth and adaptation of opportunities and threats that affect the quality of life and the way the needs of the inhabitants are met. On the one hand, access to services in cities and, on the other hand, urban ecological threats and the attraction of immigrant populations and their associated complications have created complex conditions in these villages that are of great importance to the biodiversity of these villages. The purpose of this study was to identify the biodiversity differences in the surrounding villages of Izeh. Method: The focus of the current study was the rural area located in 3 to 12 km of Izeh. The livability of these villages was investigated using 3 indices and 64 subindices. In this study which used a descriptive-analytic methodology to analyze data, t-test and Pearson correlation test in SPSS and Fuzzy TOPSIS technique was used. Findings: According to the results of the fuzzy TOPSIS decision making model, the villages around Izeh city are biodegradable in three categories: moderate, undesirable and unacceptable. Also, the results of T-test indicate that the western suburbs have better viability than the two eastern suburbs and the Netherlands. Finally, the results of Pearson correlation test show that there is a direct and significant relationship between the status of livelihoods and the population of the villages. Among the twelve components, pollution, housing, facilities and services, outlook and participation had the strongest relationship with the distribution of population in the villages around the city, respectively. Discussion and Conclusions: According to the findings, it has been shown that there is no improvement in the habitability score among the villages. Because none of the villages are acceptable and tolerable at the level of viability, and all of them are at moderate to unacceptable levels.   Manuscript profile
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        8 - Assessment of livability in worn-out urban tissues (Case Study of Zone 4 of Tabriz metropolis)
        mohammadali shahramifar Alireza Estelaji mohammadreza revaniz
        Background and Objective: The idea of a livable city in worn-out urban contexts mainly emphasizes the creation of sustainable neighborhoods and livability of these contexts. Livability plays a vital role in the growth and development of cities and the quality of life of More
        Background and Objective: The idea of a livable city in worn-out urban contexts mainly emphasizes the creation of sustainable neighborhoods and livability of these contexts. Livability plays a vital role in the growth and development of cities and the quality of life of citizens. Identifying and understanding the needs of the citizens and revitalizing these settlements will improve the quality of life and enhance the livability in these settlements. Material and Methodology: The current research was conducted using the Vicor multi-criteria decision-making technique with the aim of evaluating the livability of the four districts of Tabriz metropolis. After extracting the factors involved in the livability at the district level by using the opinions of experts of the components in 5 dimensions, identifying and analyzing the information obtained from Shannon entropy techniques, Vicor and from Arc GIS software. Used. Findings: The obtained results indicate that districts five and four are in a favorable condition in terms of social dimensions, services and urban and physical-spatial infrastructures. District 3 is located in a completely favorable situation only in the physical-spatial dimension and is in an unfavorable situation in other investigated indicators. Also, districts two and one are in a relatively unfavorable situation in most of the studied indicators. Discussion and Conclusions: The findings indicate that the five districts of the four metropolitan areas of Tabriz are above the average level of the average statistical population in terms of social, economic, services and urban infrastructure, physical-spatial and environmental conditions. In terms of livability, it is in a relatively favorable condition. Manuscript profile
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        9 - An Analysis of the Livability Situation in Urban Environments (Case Study: Kouye Salar Neighborhood-Urmia)
        Mirnajaf Mousavi Javad Jahangirzadeh Nima Bayramzadeh Amin Shahsavar Sajjad Omidvarfar
        The main purpose of the research is to analyze the livability situation in Kouye Salar neighborhood. The most important distinguishing point of this research with similar researches is the use of the combined method of inferential statistics - spatial interpolation - st More
        The main purpose of the research is to analyze the livability situation in Kouye Salar neighborhood. The most important distinguishing point of this research with similar researches is the use of the combined method of inferential statistics - spatial interpolation - structural relations. The present research method is descriptive and analytical in terms of nature and is practical in terms of purpose. To collect of information, a library-document and field-survey method was used. The tools of data collection are in several ways: observation, questionnaire, and taking notes. The statistical society of this research is the residents of Kouye Salar neighborhood, which has 18,000 people according to the 2016 census of the Statistics Center. To determine the sample size, Cochran's formula was used and the sample size was 376, which was distributed in the study area using the cluster random sampling method. One-sample t-test was used for quantitative data analysis and IDW method was used for spatial data analysis. The DEMATEL model has been used to evaluate the relationship between the livability dimensions. The validity of the questionnaire was confirmed by experts and the reliability of the questionnaires was also confirmed by Cronbach's alpha test with the alpha coefficient value of 0.775. Based on the results of the research, the dimensions of livability, which include social, economic, environmental, urban management, historical pattern, and facilities and services, have obtained average of 2.94, 2.07, 3.01, 1.25, 1.83, and 2.55, respectively and also, the livability level is unfavorable with an average of 2.27. Also, the results of the spatial analysis of the livability dimensions in Kouye Salar neighborhood show that about 66% of the neighborhood is in an unfavorable condition. According to the results of DEMATEL model, the dimensions of urban management, economic and facilities and services as "cause" and the three dimensions of environment, social and history pattern as "disability" are extracted and shown in the livability of the locality territory.  Extended AbstractIntroduction The ever-increasing growth of Urmia's urban population and on the other hand the city's transformation into a megalopolis has always challenged the level of quality of life, or in better words, the level of urban livability. In this regard, due to the unprincipled physical expansion of the city of Urmia from the north, it has caused the formation of informal settlements such as Kouye Salar, which has significant problems and deficiencies in terms of urban equipment and service uses, because of the unplanned development. Due to the rapid growth and development caused by the presence of a large number of immigrants from other regions, Kouye Salar neighborhood is experiencing many problems due to inefficiency in dimensions such as economic and urban management. This neighborhood, which is located in the 2nd region of Urmia, has a diverse population and is more suitable for immigrants. One of the main problems of the mentioned neighborhood is the informality and the lack of service and urban equipment uses. Therefore, the main purpose of the research is an analysis of the livability situation in Kouye Salar neighborhood. Among the innovative aspects of the research, we can mention the section of research method, which analyzed this neighborhood in terms of livability by combining spatial data and a questionnaire. The most important distinguishing point of this research with similar researches is the use of the combined method of inferential statistics-spatial interpolation-structural relations, so that a specialized expert's view is also made on the livability of Kouye Salar in addition to considering the votes and opinions of the neighborhood residents. Another distinction is the use of all livability dimensions, indicators and variables for a neighborhood, because usually, this range of components is used in extra-local scales and inferential and spatial statistical methods are also used in the same way.Methodology The present research method is descriptive and analytical in terms of nature and is practical in terms of purpose. To collect of information, a library-document and field-survey method was used, which In the first step, the background and theoretical literature of livability was collected from scientific articles and authentic documents, and then the field survey of the studied area was done. The tools of data collection are in several ways: observation, questionnaire, and taking notes. The statistical society of this research is the residents of Kouye Salar neighborhood, which has 18,000 people according to the 2016 census of the Statistics Center. Cochran's formula with an error percentage of 0.05 was used to determine the sample size, and a sample size of 376 was obtained which was distributed using cluster random sampling method in the study area. SPSS and GIS software were used for data analysis. Quantitative analysis of data through one-sample t-tests and spatial analysis of data through IDW method in the geographic information system have been done in order to evaluate the status of livability indicators and provide suggested solutions to improve the status of this neighborhood. Also, to evaluate the relationship between dimensions of livability, the DEMATEL, which is one of the multi-indicator decision-making methods, has been used and the opinions of 4 experts (urban planning, social, economic and social worker experts), who had sufficient knowledge of the research subject, were used in order to complete the initial matrix. To evaluate the validity of the questionnaire, experts in the fields of urbanism and urban planning were used, who confirmed its validity. Also, the reliability of the questionnaires has been evaluated through Cronbach's alpha test for about 20 questionnaires, which shows the good reliability of the questionnaire with the alpha coefficient value of 0.775.Results and discussionThe findings of this research show that according to the data from the field collection and the questionnaire and the results of the one-sample test, the qualitative status of the social, economic, facilities and services, urban management and historical pattern respectively with an average of 2.94, 2.07, 2.55, 1.25, 1.83 are at the lower than average level and the environmental dimension is at the average level with an average value of 3.01. The social and environmental dimensions are in the intermediate and medium to high level, which as mentioned earlier, factors such as relative security, establishment of ritual ceremonies, lack of differences and ethnic conflicts, reducing the level of pollution and proportionate collection of waste, have had a great impact on the relevant situation. The average level of facilities and services is mostly due to the existence of gas, electricity, drinking water network and provision of daily needs of the people, which mostly reflects the quantitative aspect, while Kouye Salar neighborhood has poor quality of drinking water and noticeable drop in water pressure in the warm season and the roads inside the neighborhood are not up to standard and quality, and at the same time, access to important services such as education and health is not optimal and is associated with difficulties and challenges for the residents. The neighborhood’s economy, regardless of its unfavorable and critical situation on a national scale, has complex conditions and the most important reason is the lack of attractiveness and fields for investment and entrepreneurship, and the existing micro-enterprises are currently operating with minimal production capacity and they are deprived of the necessary support and facilities. The worst situation is for urban management and historical patterns. Kouye Salar neighborhood, despite its historical background, does not have any suitable symbols and its public spaces, such as the network of roads, lack the necessary qualitative appeal. These factors have caused the overall livability level of the neighborhood to be defined as unfavorable, with an average of 2.27, and thus, the contrast and heterogeneity of an enclosed low-privileged place in the bio-peripheral circle is revealed with urban livability standards. Also, the results of the spatial analysis of the collected field data show that the situation of social, economic, environmental, urban facilities and services, urban management and historical pattern dimensions in the neighborhood is in an unfavorable situation, and these factors have caused a decrease in the level of livability in Kouye Salar neighborhood, so that this neighborhood with an area of 511,486 m2 is at an unfavorable level and with an area of 262,972 m2 at an intermediate level.ConclusionThe target neighborhood has also been examined from view of structure and cause and effect analysis, and according to DEMATEL model, the degree of influential - effectiveness of each of the dimensions on the neighborhood livability (according to unfavorable, intermediate and favorable components) has been investigated which according to the desired factors and indicators, dimensions of urban management, economic and facilities and services as "cause" and three dimensions of environment, social and historical pattern as "disabled", are extracted and shown in the livability of the locative territor Manuscript profile
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        10 - Strategic Planning for The Creation and Development of Livable Underground Spaces in Hot and Dry Climates (Case Study: Zahedan)
        Mostafa Ommati Hossein Zabihi
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        11 - Measurement and evaluation of livability indicators in urban areas (Case study: Qasrdasht neighborhood of Shiraz)
        mohammadreza shahriyari Parisa Moshksar
        In the last few decades, the phenomenon of degradation of environmental quality has cast a shadow on the structure of old Iranian cities and has threatened its long-term sustainability... The aim of the current research is to measure livability and its influencing facto More
        In the last few decades, the phenomenon of degradation of environmental quality has cast a shadow on the structure of old Iranian cities and has threatened its long-term sustainability... The aim of the current research is to measure livability and its influencing factors on the residents of Qasrdasht neighborhood in Shiraz. Therefore, the research is based on the descriptive-analytical method in terms of its practical purpose and method. In order to collect the required data, documentary and field methods and questionnaires have been used. The statistical population is the households living in Qasrdasht neighborhood of Shiraz city, based on Cochran's formula, 378 questionnaires were calculated as the sample size. 18 items in the form of 5 main components have been used to measure livability indicators. Also, data analysis was done using statistical methods of T-test, Pearson's correlation coefficient and multivariate regression analysis method in SPSS software. The obtained results show that livability in Qasrdasht neighborhood is above the average level and according to the Pearson correlation coefficient among the dependent variables studied, i.e. economic, social, physical, environmental and infrastructure components and services, correlation and direct relationship There is statistical significance. Also, the results show that the social index with a beta value of 0.289 had the greatest impact on the livability of the residents in the neighborhood. Manuscript profile
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        12 - Policy-making about the efficiency of detailed plans with an emphasis on livability (Case Study: District 1 of Tehran)
        hadiseh moazzami goudarzi Ali Tavakolan
        The city as a geographical, economic, political and sociological reality in each period of its development has been influenced by each of these factors and has influenced each of them. The complexity of each of these factors has created the complexity of the city as the More
        The city as a geographical, economic, political and sociological reality in each period of its development has been influenced by each of these factors and has influenced each of them. The complexity of each of these factors has created the complexity of the city as their spatial crystallization. Certainly, organizing and regulating the city and how it grows and evolves requires the thematics of the city and urban issues and then planning for it. In general, the belief in improving the environment is one of the sources of the idea of ​​urban planning and perhaps its most important ideology. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the detailed plan of Tehran Region 1 with emphasis on livability. The research method is applied in terms of purpose and descriptive-analytical methodology. In order to evaluate the content validity of the assessment tool, the questionnaires were provided to experts and specialists in the field. Findings show that the structural variable was the only variable that could only directly affect the efficiency and effectiveness of the detailed design. According to the results of regression analysis, the legal and executive variables have both directly and indirectly affected the efficiency and effectiveness of the detailed plan. The direct and indirect effects for the legal and executive variables are 0.429 and 0.201, respectively.   Manuscript profile
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        13 - Measurement and Evaluation of Dimensions and Components of LivablityCity with Emphasis on Sustainable Development (Case Study: Nourabad Delfan City)
        Ahmad puorahmad Ahmad hatami
        Therefore, livability is a way to sustainable development. In this regard, purpose of the present study is to investigate the rate of livability in the NourAbad Delphan city for it leads to sustainable development. The method of this research is descriptive and analytic More
        Therefore, livability is a way to sustainable development. In this regard, purpose of the present study is to investigate the rate of livability in the NourAbad Delphan city for it leads to sustainable development. The method of this research is descriptive and analytical, using a questionnaire and direct observation tool. Therefore, a combination of quantitative and qualitative method is used. The statistical population of this study was all citizens of norabad city, which totaled 66417 in the year 1395. To estimate the sample size, a Cochran formula was used that number The sample was 384 according to this formula. After determining the sample size, the questionnaires were distributed randomly among the citizens. In addition, the researcher in person has directly observed the indicators studied at the city level. The obtained data were analyzed using Spss and T single-sample tests, Friedman test The results of this study showed that the dimensions of Livablity in Nourabad city were not coordinated and not equal, and then the environment with a total of 3 favorable and average indicators was 2.55 times higher than that of the city and more consistent with the criteria of the city of Livablity. Subsequent to the total of 6 indicators, 2 indicators of education , Social solidarity and social status, and the four indicators of the amount of leisure time services, health services, social security, social participation, and unfavorable status. The average score for the social dimension was 1.90. The last stage of the economic adventure was characterized by four indicators, which indicate that the housing and consumer goods in the optimal situation, the transport indicator, and the infrastructure are also relatively favorable and the employment index is in an extremely unfavorable situation. The undesirable index of employment in the city has not only greatly reduced the Livablity, which has caused permanent and seasonal migrations and especially young people in the city of Nur Abad. Thus, the dimensions of the habitability in the city of Nurabad are associated with severity and weakness, and the greater the extent of the environment to the Moving social and economic dimensions reduces the severity of Livablity. Manuscript profile
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        14 - Explaining the Pattern of Livability with Emphasis on Raise of Physical-Spatial Structure (Case Study: Rasht City’s Central District)
        Mirnavid Mirhaghjou komele Shadi Pakzad Vahid Bigdeli Rad
        This research examines the livability of the existing neighborhoods of the central district of Rasht city and studies its features and characteristics and deals with the regular and systematic description of its current situation and explains the reasons for how and why More
        This research examines the livability of the existing neighborhoods of the central district of Rasht city and studies its features and characteristics and deals with the regular and systematic description of its current situation and explains the reasons for how and why the problem situation and its dimensions. the research method is based on the purpose of the practical and on the causal nature. Using extensive library and field studies,the general aim of the research is to identify and analyze the existing livability of the neighborhoods in the central part of Rasht city and to understand the causes, processes and areas affecting the livability and the improvement of spatial and physical structure.Based on the inhabitants questionnaire with analyzing by one-sample t-test, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), Tukey's post hoc test, and Friedman's test by SPSS software, the mean value of the four dimensions, the livability of the neighborhoods in the central district of Rasht city is lower than the assumed mean. The social dimension with an mean of 2.46 has a more favorable state of livability and the environmental dimension with an mean of 2.08 has a more critical situation than other dimensions. Therefore, the livability of the neighborhoods in the central district of Rasht are considered unfavorable. In terms of overall livability, Rodbartan neighborhood is the most unfavorable with an mean of 2.07 and Chelekhane neighborhood is the most desirable with an mean of 2.78. The Friedman test comparing the average ratings of livability dimensions shows that the highest mean rating (3.90) is assigned to the physical spatial dimension and the lowest mean rating (1.30) is assigned to the environmental dimension affecting livability. Manuscript profile
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        15 - Analyzing the relationship between livability and resilience on a local scale with an emphasis on urban infrastructure (case study: Ponak neighborhood of Tehran)
        Mohammad Zanganeh Mahsa Faramarzi Asl Hasan Sattari Sarbangholi
        Currently, urban systems are facing great challenges related to the increase of various risks and their effects. In this regard, the continuous existence of risks has made it necessary to design resilient cities and, as a result, achieve sustainability and livability. C More
        Currently, urban systems are facing great challenges related to the increase of various risks and their effects. In this regard, the continuous existence of risks has made it necessary to design resilient cities and, as a result, achieve sustainability and livability. Considering the alignment of the concepts of resilience and livability in achieving sustainability and appropriate quality of life in urban environments, the purpose of the current research is to analyze the relationship between livability and resilience with an emphasis on urban infrastructure in Ponak neighborhood of Tehran. The research method is mixed (quantitative-qualitative) with an applied purpose and a causal-correlation nature, which was used to analyze the information from the T-test and Pearson tests in SPSS software and the authors' field observations. The statistical population of the research also includes the citizens aged 19 to 65 years of Ponak neighborhood of Tehran, which was determined as a sample size of 384 people based on Cochran's model. The findings of the research show that the condition of the investigated neighborhood has been evaluated favorably from the perspective of urban infrastructure indicators in terms of livability and resilience. Also, in the dimension of livability, the only component of benefiting from green and public spaces suitable for recreation and social interaction, and in the dimension of resilience, the two components of access to suitable open spaces and temporary accommodation places in times of crisis and appropriate mechanisms to protect infrastructure and the existence of emergency plans for reconstruction they are in a bad situation. On the other hand, there is a significant positive and direct relationship between 6 components of livability and 6 components of resilience from the point of view of urban infrastructure in Ponak neighborhood at the 95% confidence level. In other words, the desirability of the neighborhood from the perspective of livable city infrastructure has led to the improvement of resilience in the dimensions of adaptability (ability to go back), resistance (ability to absorb shock) and variability (ability to change and adapt). In this way, according to the appropriate standards of urban planning, especially in the strengthening of houses and buildings, as well as the absence of hazardous uses in the aspect of livability, the return to the past has a favorable state in Ponak neighborhood. On the other hand, according to the existing infrastructure of the neighborhood, such as easy access to the main routes of the city and the flexibility of the roads, proper access to medical centers and rescue facilities, houses and resistant infrastructures, as well as the compatibility of the land use of the resistance neighborhood and the ability to absorb shock in Ponak neighborhood is highly desirable has it. Also, any crisis and danger in human and environmental dimensions will destroy the body and existing infrastructure. However, in order to achieve the ability to change and adapt to these risks, we need flexible plans in different dimensions, especially urban infrastructure. Adaptability is desirable in Ponak neighborhood due to proper infrastructure, however, the ability to change requires spending a lot of money and time. Manuscript profile
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        16 - Evaluation and analysis of livability components in the eight regions of Ahvaz
        Mohammad Davodi َAhmad Khademolseiny hamid saberi Amir Gandomkar Hojat Mahkouii
        The decline in the quality of urban life due to the formation and occurrence of complex problems in various economic, social, environmental, physical and institutional dimensions, has made it necessary to use the model of good urban management with the aim of improving More
        The decline in the quality of urban life due to the formation and occurrence of complex problems in various economic, social, environmental, physical and institutional dimensions, has made it necessary to use the model of good urban management with the aim of improving livability. The purpose of this study is to evaluate and analyze the components of livability in the seven regions of Ahvaz. This research was applied in terms of purpose and descriptive-survey in terms of method.In order to collect research data, two methods of documentary analysis and survey were used. The research tools were questionnaires and interviews with experts. The statistical population of the study was about 200 experts in Ahvaz, of which 62 were selected as the sample size. One-sample t-test was used for analysis.The results of quantitative data analysis showed that the average of the total urban environment index in Ahvaz is 1.86, urban history is 1.9, urban management is 1.92, services of the Minister of Urban Infrastructure are 2.20 and Economy is 1.76 in the city. Ahvaz, the situation of services and infrastructure index is better than other indices and the economy index is worse than other indices. Manuscript profile
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        17 - Assessing the factors affecting urban livability in informal settlements, study of Zone 14 of Esfahan
        Mehrdad Mahlouji َAhmad Khademolseiny Hamid Saberi Safar Ghaed rahmati
        The livability approach means the ability of a place to meet the biological needs of residents, both material and immaterial, in order to improve the quality of life and create a flourishing environment for the capabilities of the general public, and since informal sett More
        The livability approach means the ability of a place to meet the biological needs of residents, both material and immaterial, in order to improve the quality of life and create a flourishing environment for the capabilities of the general public, and since informal settlements have little use of urban services and facilities. And need to pay attention to urban quality, the main purpose of this study is to evaluate the factors affecting urban viability in informal settlements in the 14th district of Isfahan. The research method is applied and is in the framework of descriptive-analytical methods. Survey, documentary and field methods have been used to collect data. Also, PLS statistical techniques and multi-criteria decision making method have been used to analyze the collected information. From the results obtained in the evaluation, the economic index in urban livability with a total average of 2.13, is lower than the standard average and more dissatisfaction among residents. Among the indicators examined in the economic index, the investment situation in neighborhoods with The average of 1.8 has the lowest satisfaction among the residents of the neighborhoods. At the same time, the physical index with a total average of 2.58 is more satisfied, but it is lower than the standard average, and in this index, the indicator of the status of religious services with an average of 3.24 is the most satisfied Manuscript profile
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        18 - Presenting A Healthy City Model in Order to Achieve Livability in Urban Areas (Case Study: District One of Tehran)
        Mohammadreza Otari Majid Shams Parvaneh Zivyar
        The purpose of this study is to provide a model of a health-oriented city in the direction of livability in region one of Tehran. The purpose of this research is basic-applied research that on the one hand with documentary-library studies to study the dimensions, defini More
        The purpose of this study is to provide a model of a health-oriented city in the direction of livability in region one of Tehran. The purpose of this research is basic-applied research that on the one hand with documentary-library studies to study the dimensions, definitions and theoretical framework of the research and on the other hand with accurate field observations to collect the necessary data and information in the area. The case studies lead to research questions. After determining the dimensions and indicators of the research (in the form of dual dimensions), the data were analyzed using Lisrel software and factor analysis test; and for the final approval of the information model, we entered it in Smart PLS software and proceeded to confirm the model. The results of the analyzes showed that all relationships were confirmed with 99% confidence and none of the indicators had a factor load of less than 0.5 and the significance coefficient of all indicators was confirmed and the factor load of all questions was higher than 0.7. All indicators were confirmed for homogeneity with variables. the validity of the structure including convergent validity was examined; also, the results of the existing evaluations showed that the Institutional-Managerial dimension with the greatest impact in the first place are the indicators of achieving a healthy and livable city. Then the Physical-Environmental dimensions and Urban Economy in the second priority, and respectively the Urban Community dimension, Urban History dimension, Environmental dimension in the third priority, from the perspective of the greatest impact on the dimensions of a healthy city in order to achieve livability in district one of Tehran. Manuscript profile
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        19 - An analysis of the role of urban parks and green spaces in improving the quality of urban life (case example: District 6 of Shiraz Municipality)
        Ali Shakoor Yasaman Ghaedsharafi Parisa Moshksar
        The purpose of this study is to provide a model of a health-oriented city in the direction of livability in region one of Tehran. The purpose of this research is basic-applied research that on the one hand with documentary-library studies to study the dimensions, defini More
        The purpose of this study is to provide a model of a health-oriented city in the direction of livability in region one of Tehran. The purpose of this research is basic-applied research that on the one hand with documentary-library studies to study the dimensions, definitions and theoretical framework of the research and on the other hand with accurate field observations to collect the necessary data and information in the area. The case studies lead to research questions. After determining the dimensions and indicators of the research (in the form of dual dimensions), the data were analyzed using Lisrel software and factor analysis test; and for the final approval of the information model, we entered it in Smart PLS software and proceeded to confirm the model. The results of the analyzes showed that all relationships were confirmed with 99% confidence and none of the indicators had a factor load of less than 0.5 and the significance coefficient of all indicators was confirmed and the factor load of all questions was higher than 0.7. All indicators were confirmed for homogeneity with variables. the validity of the structure including convergent validity was examined; also, the results of the existing evaluations showed that the Institutional-Managerial dimension with the greatest impact in the first place are the indicators of achieving a healthy and livable city. Then the Physical-Environmental dimensions and Urban Economy in the second priority, and respectively the Urban Community dimension, Urban History dimension, Environmental dimension in the third priority, from the perspective of the greatest impact on the dimensions of a healthy city in order to achieve livability in district one of Tehran. Manuscript profile
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        20 - A Model for Explaining Effective Factors in Accessing the Livable City )A Case Study of District 10 of Tehran(
        Parivash Vahidifar Ali Asghar Rezvani Ali Norikermani
        Achieving a livable city as an approach resulting from the theory of sustainable development is of great importance. The purpose of this study is to identify and evaluate sustainable urban indicators and variables and provide a comprehensive model to explain the effecti More
        Achieving a livable city as an approach resulting from the theory of sustainable development is of great importance. The purpose of this study is to identify and evaluate sustainable urban indicators and variables and provide a comprehensive model to explain the effective factors in achieving a livable city The statistical population of the study included the residents of District 10 of Tehran, and the research method was descriptive-analytical and a survey. The main instruments of data collection in this study were a questionnaire, interview, and observation. The results of statistical analysis showed that four social, economic, physical, and environmental factors play an important role in achieving a livable city, and the economy is the most important factor among the other factors. Manuscript profile
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        21 - Presenting an Interpretive Structural Model of Health-Oriented Indicators to Achieve Livability (A Case Study of District One of Tehran)
        Mohammadreza Otari Majid Shams
        The purpose of this study is to present a structural-interpretive model of health-oriented indicators in order to achieve the viability of District One of Tehran to create a reciprocal and mutual connection between a healthy and a livable city. The research method is ap More
        The purpose of this study is to present a structural-interpretive model of health-oriented indicators in order to achieve the viability of District One of Tehran to create a reciprocal and mutual connection between a healthy and a livable city. The research method is applied in terms of its purpose and descriptive-analytical in terms of its method. The data was also collected in a combined (quantitative-qualitative) method and accurate field observations. The analysis of the research findings was performed using the SPSS software with descriptive and inferential statistical techniques and then the appropriate output of the research was extracted using a structural-interpretive model through STATA software. The obtained results showed that the most influential power among the dimensions of research is related to the social dimension and then the environmental dimension of the region, and by strengthening individual participation, an appropriate model in terms of health orientation can be achieved. Manuscript profile
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        22 - Assessing the Effective Factors on Livability Urban Spaces Based on the Sense of Place among Tehran Citizens
        sara mirzahossein Malihe Ahmadi Kianoosh Zakerhaghighi
        Livability has a significant effect on the life, growth of cities, and the quality of life of citizens. Despite the high environmental capabilities of many cities in Iran, they face many livability problems, and thus, their solutions are the major priorities. A livabili More
        Livability has a significant effect on the life, growth of cities, and the quality of life of citizens. Despite the high environmental capabilities of many cities in Iran, they face many livability problems, and thus, their solutions are the major priorities. A livability is a suitable place for human life. Semantic and mental aspects of citizens, especially a sense of living place affect livability. Hence, this study assesses the effect of the sense of place on the livability of citizens in Tehran. Tehran, which is currently facing several livability problems, is selected for the study due to the high population and the large displacement of its population. To this end, the questionnaires' assessment, as well as the structural equation modeling (SEM), are used in districts 1,4,5, and 6. These districts were selected as the study samples due to a relatively balanced distribution of socio-economic and cultural strata in Tehran as well as different environmental and physical conditions. The obtained results indicated that the most effective way to improve livability yields the t-statistic in a range of 5.3 to 36.7. Besides, understanding the current situation of the city by the citizens of Tehran includes the social and psychological aspects, where the social aspect has more priority than the psychological one. Manuscript profile
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        23 - Assessment of Livability in Urban Regions Using Planning Techniques (A case of Kermanshah metropolis)
        Mehrangiz Mohamadi Abbas MalekHoseini
        The significance of assessing livability lies in its capacity to unveil the economic, social, and environmental characteristics of a region. In this descriptive-analytical research, the focus is on investigating the subjective dimension of livability in Kermanshah metro More
        The significance of assessing livability lies in its capacity to unveil the economic, social, and environmental characteristics of a region. In this descriptive-analytical research, the focus is on investigating the subjective dimension of livability in Kermanshah metropolis. Employing a survey method based on a questionnaire, the sample size of 384 people was determined using the Cochran method, with samples selected based on the population of each region. After confirming the validity and reliability of the questionnaire, citizens' responses were entered into SPSS21 software to calculate the average of each index in the regions. The indicators were weighted using the Shannon entropy method. Livability status in the urban regions of Kermanshah was then examined using planning techniques such as TOPSIS, VIKOR, and SAW. Given the different ranking results provided by these techniques, the research employed the method of percentage and intensity of changes to identify the most suitable technique for measuring and ranking livability. Results reveal that, according to TOPSIS and VIKOR techniques, livability in most metropolitan regions of Kermanshah is unfavorable, with only region 5 deemed suitable. Conversely, the SAW technique evaluates the livability as favorable. Through the change percentage method, it was determined that the TOPSIS technique is more suitable for ranking and measuring the livability of Kermanshah metropolis. The research concludes with suggestions for enhancing the livability of Kermanshah metropolis. Manuscript profile
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        24 - Analysis of the condition of social livability in Subjective and Objective dimensions (Case study: Tabriz metropolis)
        Borhan Veysi nab Fereidoon Babaei Aghdam
        The importance of assessing livability stems from the fact that it reveals the general economic, social and environmental characteristics of an area and it can also be used as a powerful tool for monitoring urban development planning and designing future policies for th More
        The importance of assessing livability stems from the fact that it reveals the general economic, social and environmental characteristics of an area and it can also be used as a powerful tool for monitoring urban development planning and designing future policies for the city. Therefore, the present study with a descriptive-analytical approach has sought to examine the social livability condition of Tabriz metropolis in two Subjective and Objective dimensions. In order to measure the mental state of social livability (including 7 indicators and 80 items), first the relevant design questionnaire was designed, after determining the statistical sample in the 10 regions of Tabriz using Cochran's method (384 samples) and confirming the validity and reliability of the information questionnaire. Subjective dimension information collected; also, the last statistical yearbook (2018) of Tabriz has been used to examine the objective dimension (including 25 indicators). To analyze the relevant information, Shannon's entropy method has been used to weigh the indicators and research items and the corrective Morris method has been used to determine the social livability status of regions based on global literature at 5 levels. Finally, GIS software is used to draw maps to better understand the social livability at the regional level. The research findings indicate that in terms of Subjective dimension, region 2 with a social livability score of 89.2 is in an acceptable position and is ranked first. Most region (5 region) are in poor condition and unacceptable. In the objective dimension, none of the regions is in a suitable condition and the 10 studied regions are in an unfavorable and unacceptable situation. Finally, in the combined dimension (both objective and subjective dimensions), region 2 is in a tolerable state, region 3 is in the middle state and other regions (8 regions) are in an unfavorable state. Therefore, the results show that all urban areas of Tabriz need special attention of urban managers.    Manuscript profile
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        25 - Investigating and evaluating the effects of urban Prosperity on urban viability )Case study: Saravan city(
        abdolsalam sepahian maryam karimiyan Zahra sarabandi Sima Firouzi Rad
        Every city goes through ups and downs in order to achieve prosperity; Sometimes factors contribute to its flourishing, and sometimes some problems put this flourishing at risk. A clear understanding and use of these factors is important in planning and reforming policie More
        Every city goes through ups and downs in order to achieve prosperity; Sometimes factors contribute to its flourishing, and sometimes some problems put this flourishing at risk. A clear understanding and use of these factors is important in planning and reforming policies and supporting some of the structures and mechanisms that influence prosperity; For this reason, it is necessary to know the factors that encourage and hinder prosperity in any city. The purpose of this study was to investigate and evaluate the effects of urban flourishing on urban viability in Saravan. This research is applied based on purpose and descriptive-analytical research based on its nature and method. Data collection was done through library resources and survey. The main research tool is a questionnaire. The statistical population size was 60014 people and the sample size was 384 people based on Cochran's formula. The results of one-sample t-test show that Saravan city is not in a good position in terms of urban prosperity indicators. Quality of life index with beta value of 0.314 had the highest and production ability index with beta coefficient of 0.126 had the least impact on the viability of Saravan city. Infrastructure index with beta coefficient of 0.254, equality and social justice index with beta coefficient of 0.212 and environmental sustainability index with beta coefficient of 0.158, respectively, in the second to fourth ranks of the most influential urban prosperity indices on They are located in the city of Saravan. Also, among the indicators of urban prosperity in Saravan, the infrastructure index with an average of 3.235 has the highest average and the environmental sustainability index with an average of 2.277 has the lowest average. Manuscript profile
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        26 - The Role of Retrofitting Rural Housing in Livability of Villages (Case Study: Rural District Mehrooyeh)
        Abdoreza R. Eftekhari H. Lotfi Mehrooyeh M. Pourtaheri R. talebifard
        Livability is defined as a set of conditions for people living in a given area that are the cause of peace, prosperity and satisfaction for a long time, providing its residents. One condition in livability is housing that should be a safe place for purposeful and produc More
        Livability is defined as a set of conditions for people living in a given area that are the cause of peace, prosperity and satisfaction for a long time, providing its residents. One condition in livability is housing that should be a safe place for purposeful and productive individual lifestyle. Rural housing is sometimes manifested in the way of living, livelihood, and ultimately as the forces and factors affecting environmental and social - economic trends. This research is a descriptive-analytic study. Study is conducted in Mehrooyeh village, BaluchAbad, Nomadic pump Mohammadi Sarlak, Village Goldasteh On the Suburban the central part Mehrooyeh one of districts of Mehrooyeh in the Kerman, Iran. Sample size is 251 households that were selected with the use of Cochran formula. From the results, it can be assumed that retrofitting has improved the livability in Mehrooyeh district. And the effects like increasing the tendency to remain in the village and prevent migration to cities, the construction of engineered housing with limited sizes for rural households, mental relaxation, social promotion, and the promotion of safety in times of unpredictable events such as earthquakes can be mentioned as the results of retrofitting. In addition, increase of the added value of the personal property of the villagers, the ability to demonstrate the talents of family members, increase of villagers’ satisfaction, creating jobs for people living in the village, and the transformation of village’s face to modern architecture can be highlighted as the other results. Manuscript profile
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        27 - Prioritization Rural Areas, Based on Indices Livability (Case Study: Zaghe District, Khoram Abad County)
        Ali Monazam Esmail Poor Hadis Shahverdi Ahmad Roumiani Elias Jahrazi
        Today, assessing the viability of rural areas considered rural settlements planning a novel concepts in the literature is made And access to services and facilities to promote sustainable ecological principles Planning and sociology has attracted the attention and the s More
        Today, assessing the viability of rural areas considered rural settlements planning a novel concepts in the literature is made And access to services and facilities to promote sustainable ecological principles Planning and sociology has attracted the attention and the strong emphasis limitations. The aim of this study Prioritization based on viable rural village in the slums is. And trying to prepared questionnaire mining related indices, examine the viability of rural areas. Applied research and analytical method is used for data analysis and data model is used Kvpras. The findings showed that the differences between indices of 14 children in the rural areas studied there, The findings showed that the differences between indices of 14 children in the rural areas studied there, The J and Taleghan rural castle with a series N (100/00 and 86/ 64) to accept because of the large population, the infrastructure facilities and services (such as health care, telecommunications and Convenient access) A habitable condition And the village of Mir Ahmadi occult and the set N (56/63 and 65‌/‌72) service due to lack of infrastructure, distance from the centers of rural and less populated than other villages in the worst viability is located. Manuscript profile
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        28 - Evaluating and analyzing the spatial distribution of rural inhabitants with emphasis on biological and activity risk taking using GIS and SPSS (the area under study: Aq Su rural area)
        Ayub badraq nejad reza sarli Mahbub babaii Morteza basiri
        Factors such as altitude from the sea level, gradient, geological structure, fault, water resources, soil, vegetation and land usage, each are the natural bed that their effectiveness has an effective role in evaluation and identification of suspectible and unsuspectibl More
        Factors such as altitude from the sea level, gradient, geological structure, fault, water resources, soil, vegetation and land usage, each are the natural bed that their effectiveness has an effective role in evaluation and identification of suspectible and unsuspectible areas in evaluation of the dangers of rural areas. The present study in the manner of type is an applicaple-developmental research and its methodology is of library and field study type. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the environmental, ecological capability of the Aq su area of Kalale township in order to evaluate the danger and therefore, after identification of indicators, the effort was done to conduct a local data base in the Arc GIS . Next, after standardizing these indicators with the method of phase logic and AHP in the software atmosphere utilizing the identification tools, each of the indicators were given a certain weight. Afterwards with combining and overlaying these indicators, based on AHP model and phase logic, the final map indicating appropriate and inappropriate areas was collected. The area under study in the collected map was divided into three layers of very appropriate, appropriate and inappropriate in order to program for any type of inhabiting activities. Manuscript profile
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        29 - The evaluation of urban livability in Mashhad metropolis with emphisis on transportation indicator
        Mohammad Ghanbari Mohammad Ajze Shokuhi Mohammad Rahim Rahnama Omid Ali Kharazmi
        Nowdays, multiple factors affect the livability of a place, of which can note transportion, the presence of people, mixed use, housing, safety and security, sense of belonging, efficiency and the environment. The subject of transportation is potentially a reflection of More
        Nowdays, multiple factors affect the livability of a place, of which can note transportion, the presence of people, mixed use, housing, safety and security, sense of belonging, efficiency and the environment. The subject of transportation is potentially a reflection of the importance transport plays in day-to-day life. transportation is necessary for a functioning society as it enables people to access employment, education, food, health and social services, and meet with family and friends. The main goal of this research is the analysis of urban livability with emphasis on transportation indicator in Mashhad metropolis. The research method of this research is practical in terms of goal, and is descriptive – analytical in terms of methodology. By using the GIS Software, maps related to the status of each of objective sub-indicators based on the limits of Mashhad metropolis's zones were drawn. For mental indicator, which includes 6 questions, questionnaire was used for a sample size of 402 persons in all zones of Mashhad. The results of this research show the zone 11 of Mashhad metropolis is the best zone in terms of transportation indicator, followed by zones 1 and 8, respectively. By contrast, zones 6, 5 and 2 had the worst conditions in terms of transportation indicator, respectively. About 54 % of Mashhad's zones are at transportation very unfavorable level with respect to the urban livability. Manuscript profile
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        30 - Investigating the Role of Document Issuance on improving the livability of Rural Settlements (Case study area: Zaborkhan rural district, Neishabour township)
        Tahereh Sadeghloo reyhaneh saadati fatemeh akbari
        Implementation of the Rural Land Documentation Plan is one of the government's goals in achieving development and removing the deprivation of rural areas within the framework of the development plan. In this regard, implementation of the document issuance plan by affect More
        Implementation of the Rural Land Documentation Plan is one of the government's goals in achieving development and removing the deprivation of rural areas within the framework of the development plan. In this regard, implementation of the document issuance plan by affecting on quality of the environment and making the rural settlements sustainable, has provided a villagers stability and sense of belonging to place in rural communities. Accordingly, the present study was conducted to evaluate the impact of the document issuance plan on the livability of rural settlements. The statistical population of the study was 140 rural households, which was obtained by Cochran method (with error 0.1). The number of households benefiting from this plan implementation were the basis for the selection of the case study villages. The findings of this study indicate that implementation of the document issuance plan has contributed to the promotion of all aspects of economic, social, environmental and physical livability. The highest mean of this change was related to the physical-infrastructure component with 3.459 average mean. The effect of project implementation had a significant and direct relationship with the time interval of project implementation. The results also indicate that the physical-infrastructural component of livability had the greatest impact on the variable of project implementation history. Kruskalwalis test was conducted to investigate the advantages or disadvantages of the effects of document issuance on the viability of the settlements in the study that based on the result, Baghshan village had first position among other studied villages. Manuscript profile
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        31 - Identifying the Driving Forces Affecting the Realization of Urban Livability (Case Study: the Central District of Bojnord City)
        foroogh khazaee nezhad
        Introduction: Never before has humanity faced such an accumulation of multiple crises in cities. Therefore, it seems necessary to pay special attention to cities in general and the concept of urban livability in particular in the world and in Iran.Research Aim: The pres More
        Introduction: Never before has humanity faced such an accumulation of multiple crises in cities. Therefore, it seems necessary to pay special attention to cities in general and the concept of urban livability in particular in the world and in Iran.Research Aim: The present research was compiled with the aim of identifying the driving forces affecting urban livability.Methodology: This research is applied in terms of purpose and hybrid in terms of method. In order to collect information, library and field methods (questionnaire of experts) have been used. Regarding the identification of influential drivers, 20 experts in urban livability were selected as samples. In this research, six economic, social, environmental, service and infrastructural, urban and historical management dimensions were examined in the form of 24 variables. Data analysis has been done using the interaction analysis method in Micmac software.Studied Areas: In this research, the central part of Bojnord city, the capital of North Khorasan province, has been selected as a study sample.Results: Paying attention to the drivers of livability and additional studies and investigations in this important role in improving and promoting urban livability in the current state of the city and improving the performance and conditions of the central living area of Bojnord not only at the present time but also in the future will also have. Based on the research, the variables of transportation facilities, favorable access, historical signs and symbols, residents' sufficient income, preservation of historical signs and symbols, management of dilapidated structures and variety of job opportunities have the most influence and the least dependency.Conclusion: According to the results obtained in the field of livability drivers of the central part of Bojnord city, investment and study and research in public transportation facilities and improving the performance of urban sidewalks can play a significant role in improving the livability of this part. Manuscript profile
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        32 - Livability analysis in the central part of Tehran (Case study: District 12)
        Elham Zare Arash Saghafi Asl Mahsa Faridi Sani
        Today's cities have become the main place for people to work and live. The ultimate goal of a city is to create a pleasant and comfortable environment for the people in which they live. Sustainability is fueled by the evolution of planning priorities and the importance More
        Today's cities have become the main place for people to work and live. The ultimate goal of a city is to create a pleasant and comfortable environment for the people in which they live. Sustainability is fueled by the evolution of planning priorities and the importance of responding to the growing needs of a post-industrial society seeking higher, higher quality facilities and facilities. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to investigate and analyze the viability in District 12 of Tehran. The research method is descriptive-analytical and its type is applied. District 12 is populated by 240720 according to the statistics of the year 1395. Cochran's formula was used to estimate the sample number. Based on the sample number in District 12, 382 cases were distributed among 13 neighborhoods. Finally, the data were analyzed using SPSS and ArcGIS software. The city council, the lack of favorable public spaces, the lack of protection of the city and its cultural heritage, and various other historical and monumental sites, and many other objects. Economic, social, environmental V... The impact on the city of Tehran and its central part has not been over time. Manuscript profile
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        33 - Leveling of villages based on livability indices (Case study: Rural settlements of Sowme’eh Sara county)
        nasrin nikdel rafat shahmari Sedigheh Hassanimehr Hossian Asghari
        IntroductionToday, improving livability in villages and cities is one of the main goals of planners in every country. For this purpose, first of all, an accurate and comprehensive knowledge of livability and its Indices is required in order to level the villages and rur More
        IntroductionToday, improving livability in villages and cities is one of the main goals of planners in every country. For this purpose, first of all, an accurate and comprehensive knowledge of livability and its Indices is required in order to level the villages and rural district based on them and then plan for their improvement.GoalThe aim of this study is the Leveling of villages of Sowme’eh Sara county based on livability Indices.MethodologyThe present study is applied in terms of purpose and descriptive-analytical in terms of methodology. The statistical population of the research is 22790 rural households in Sowme’eh Sara county. To achieve the purpose of the research, library resources and field studies based on the distribution of questionnaires and interviews with 377 heads of households living in sample villages(20 villages selected by stratified and random sampling method) decision-making was used. For data analysis, t-statistical method and regression analysis and COPRAS decision method were used.Geographical area of researchThe geographical area of research is the rural settlements of Sowme’eh Sara county.Results and DiscussionThe findings showed that there is a difference between the 24 Indices in the studied villages and the leveling of the villages does not follow a specific rule, so that according to the Indices of livability, Hindkhaleh village (with a distance of 19) And the two rural district of Hindkhaleh, Siavi (distance 18) and Laksar (distance 17.5) km from the city center of Sowme’eh Sara are at very favorable, favorable and average levels, respectively. Also, the findings of regression analysis showed that with a unit increase in the distance of villages from the center of the province (Rasht city) by -0.534, changes can be explained in the amount viability of villages in Sowme’eh Sara.While the distance from the center of the Sowme’eh Sara does not explain the changes in the amount of livability.ConclusionThe research results show the livability status of the villages of Sowme’eh Sara county are not at the same level based on the studied Indices. Manuscript profile
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        34 - Interpretive structural modeling of economic factors affecting urban livability (Case study: Tabriz metropolis)
        borhan veysi nab Feredoon Babaei Agdam Sohrab Amirian
        Introduction: Since the livability is a necessary prerequisite for achieving sustainable development, today, its evaluation and measurement in the field of planning and policy for urban settlements has received much attention. Livability includes various environmental, More
        Introduction: Since the livability is a necessary prerequisite for achieving sustainable development, today, its evaluation and measurement in the field of planning and policy for urban settlements has received much attention. Livability includes various environmental, social and economic dimensions that the evaluation and improvement of each dimension in achieving a livable settlement is necessary.Research Aim: The purpose of this study is to identify and level the economic indicators affecting the livability of Tabriz metropolis; assessing the economic livability condition in the 10 region of this metropolisMethodology: The type of applied research, the method used is descriptive-analytical and the data were collected using field studies and documentary method. The statistical population of the study is households living in Tabriz metropolis. In order to achieve the first goal of the research, first the required indicators of the research were identified using content analysis method, Delphi method and interviews with experts in the form of 12 indicators they were done. Finally, using the MicMac technique, the type of indicators were identified in the form of four types of independent, dependent, linked and key indicators. Also, in order to achieve the second goal of research and evaluation of economic livability of Tabriz metropolis, the identified indicators were examined using the Morris correction technique.Studied Areas: The geographical area of this research is Tabriz metropolis.Results: The research results indicate that 5 indicators: job security status; Adequate and sufficient income; Having a good job; Appropriate job opportunities and the existence of income-generating opportunities in the region with the impact of 12 are the most effective economic indicators in improving the livability of the metropolis of Tabriz.Conclusion: Considering the importance of job and income related indicators to create new and diverse job opportunities to reduce unemployment and expand production and commercial activities, it is suggested to take advantage of the strong economic potential of the market in order to create suitable jobs in the region. Manuscript profile
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        35 - Evaluation of the Livelihood Levels of Nomads Settlement Centers in the Central District of Boyer Ahmad County
        سید امیر توفیقیان اصل vahid reyahi abbas Bakhshandeh Nusrat hamid jalalian
        One of the tribal community development planning strategies is settling, which has been implemented with the goals of servicing, construction and development. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the livability of nomadic settlements in the central part of Boyer Ah More
        One of the tribal community development planning strategies is settling, which has been implemented with the goals of servicing, construction and development. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the livability of nomadic settlements in the central part of Boyer Ahmad County by descriptive-analytical method. The research approach is a combined approach (quantitative - qualitative - quantitative). Required data were collected through a researcher-made questionnaire, observation and semi-structured interviews based on grounded theory. The statistical population of the study consisted of four nomadic settlements with a total of 272 households. Data analysis was performed using Path Analysis and TOPSIS methods. The results show that employment and income criteria have the most significant direct effect on livability. Nomadic families living in a quiet, safe, balanced and stable residential environment with higher social welfare have a higher quality of life. Also, there is a statistically significant direct relationship between population size and proximity to the top urban centers with the livability of the centers. Also, the causal relationship between optimal water and pasture management indicates a significant indirect effect on livelihoods, meaning that livestock-based households pay little attention to environmental impacts and make the most use of nature. Moreover, from the point of view of the residents, Mansourabad has the first highest level of livability and the Talkhdan settlement is ranked second with the right points and the least difference, and Hosseinabad and Dali Bajak are in the third and fourth levels, respectively. Manuscript profile
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        36 - Analysis of The Relationship Between Rural Housing Livability and Villagers Quality of Life (Case study: Zirkooh County, Zirkooh Dehestan)
        mohammad golami hamdollah sojasi ghidari Aliakbar Anabestani
        Quality of life and its promotion is the most important approach in rural and urban planning. Several factors and can have an impact on the quality of life of villagers, one of them is livability and standard housing. Rural housing as a basic human need, with wide econo More
        Quality of life and its promotion is the most important approach in rural and urban planning. Several factors and can have an impact on the quality of life of villagers, one of them is livability and standard housing. Rural housing as a basic human need, with wide economic, social, cultural, environmental and physical dimensions, has a significant impact on the quality of life and sustainable rural development. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between livability housing and quality of life of villagers in the village of Zirkooh. This study was done by the descriptive-analytic method. The sample size is 313 households that was selected by using the Cochran formula with a 5% error measurement. According to the results, the livability variable with a Pearson statistic of 0.616 with high quality of life has a strong direct correlation. Also, due to the significant level that is less than 0.05, the livability variable has a significant relationship with the quality of life and has the ability to be generalized to the whole society. The effect of livability variable on both objective and subjective dimensions was confirmed but according to the adjusted coefficient of determination for the mental dimension of quality of life is 0.307 and for the objective dimension is 0.328, which indicates that 30.7% of the subjective changes and 32.8% of the objective dimension changes in the dependent villages is livability housing. more effect of the livability housing variable on the objective dimension of quality of life. Manuscript profile
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        37 - The Effect of Place Identity on the Livability of Peri-Urban Villages of Mashhad Metropolis
        ALireza Moieni Aliakbar Anabestani
        The population of interest in the study, according to the results of the census of 2016, is the villages of Tabadekan rural district in the central part of Mashhad city, which are divided into two axes of Siman and Kalan. According to Cochran formula, the number of samp More
        The population of interest in the study, according to the results of the census of 2016, is the villages of Tabadekan rural district in the central part of Mashhad city, which are divided into two axes of Siman and Kalan. According to Cochran formula, the number of samples needed to complete the questionnaire was 169 households. To analyze the data, one-sample T Test, Pearson, and Smat PLS structural equations were used and for the ranking of villages, a multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) method, VICOR, was applied. The findings of this research indicate that the mean of place identity among the studied villages is low and the place identity dimensions, which include differentiation, continuity, self-esteem, and self-efficacy, have a significant relationship with the livability variable. Therefore, the higher the place identity, the higher the livability of the villagers. The differentiation variable has a direct impact on the livability variable of .0001 This means that this variable has a direct effect on the livability structure of 10%. Also, the continuity variable has a direct and inverse relation of -0/29.7 on the livability structure. This means that with an increase in the structure of continuity, we will see a decrease in the unit of livability (by -0.297). In addition, self-esteem and self-efficacy variables have a direct effect on the viability structure with the rate of 0.31 and 0.61, respectively. As it can be seen, the self-efficacy variable as compared with other variables has a more direct effect (62.1%) on the livability. Manuscript profile
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        38 - Tourism and the Livability of Rural Space (A Comparative Study in Peri-Urban settlements of Birjand)
        Mohammad Hajipour Fatemeh Khosravi mahmood falsoleyman
        Introduction: Rural and non-urban settlements have long been confronted with structural challenges and functional issues. Presently, their "instability" has emerged as a major challenge for the space planning and management system. "Tourism development" is regarded as a More
        Introduction: Rural and non-urban settlements have long been confronted with structural challenges and functional issues. Presently, their "instability" has emerged as a major challenge for the space planning and management system. "Tourism development" is regarded as an indispensable strategy in many countries to promote sustainability and enhance livability in rural and peri-urban areas.Research aim: The purpose of this study is to analyze the effects of tourism on the livability of tourist destination settlements in Pirasher Birjand and compare it with a number of control villages (non-tourism villages) with a comparative approach.Research methodology: This is a documentary and survey research with an applied nature, and its method is a combination of descriptive and analytical methods. The tool for collecting information at the level of the studied settlements is a questionnaire, which has been used after checking and confirming its validity and reliability. The studied settlements include fourteen tourist destination villages in Pirasher Birjand and seven Shahid villages.Results: According to the findings, the livability status of the tourist destination villages in Birjand Pirasher has a significant difference with the control villages, and the overall livability index was higher in the tourist destination villages. Also, there is a significant difference between the four dimensions of livability (social, environmental, physical and economic). In general, it can be concluded that tourism has a positive effect on livability in peri-urban areas, and this effect takes place directly through the mechanism of changes in the employment status and income of residents of peri-urban settlements. The impact of tourism on the livability of rural areas has "spatial and geographical nationality".Conclusion: Finally, diversification of business fields in rural areas, especially Pirasher, can play a key role in changing and improving the livability of settlements. Manuscript profile
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        39 - An analysis on the role of social capital in increasing the livability of urban areas A case study of Sarab city
        Mehri Aminipoor Mir Saeed  Mousavi سجاد ستاری
        The composition and arrangement of space for social capital first of all relies on a logic that indicates the independence and autonomy of space - geographical location. In other words, the geographic space based on the Kantian concept is not a container of socio-econom More
        The composition and arrangement of space for social capital first of all relies on a logic that indicates the independence and autonomy of space - geographical location. In other words, the geographic space based on the Kantian concept is not a container of socio-economic phenomena and the result of non-spatial spheres' activism, but it is the initiator of many actions. The act of urban livability as a public good and space is actually a product of relationships like social capital. The current research is carried out in a descriptive and analytical method and uses statistical tests to assess the relationship between the social capital variable and the livability of Sarab city. Questionnaire research tool that we have measured the impact of social capital variable indicators on the liveability of Sarab city by simple random sampling method. The results of the regression test indicate that the liveability of Sarab city is affected by changes in social capital. Keywords: social capital, livability, urban space, public goods, Sarab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .............................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . Manuscript profile
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        40 - The Concept Recognition of Livability with emphasis on raise of Physical – Spatial Structure (Case Study: Rasht City’s Central District)
        میر نوید میرحق جو شادی پاکزاد وحید بیگدلی راد
        Currently, urban centers, due to social, economic, environmental and physical issues, have become a place with various problems where life is difficult and wear and tear is not only a physical issue but also an economic and social process. With the aim of recognizing th More
        Currently, urban centers, due to social, economic, environmental and physical issues, have become a place with various problems where life is difficult and wear and tear is not only a physical issue but also an economic and social process. With the aim of recognizing the concept of livability, this research has tried to investigate the current situation of the central part of Rasht city, study its features and attributes, and by systematically describing its current situation, explain the reasons and why of the problematic situation, its dimensions, and sustainable living conditions. Draw a human-centered and livable city for all its residents. The research method is practical in terms of purpose and causal in nature with extensive library and field studies. The general purpose of the research is to identify and analyze the existing livability of the neighborhoods in the central part of Rasht city and to understand the causes, processes and areas affecting the livability and the improvement of spatial and physical structure. Based on the findings of the research and data analysis, the average level of livability dimensions of the central part of Rasht city is lower than the assumed average. The social dimension with an average of 2.46 has a more favorable situation and the environmental dimension with an average of 2.084 has a more critical situation than other dimensions. According to the opinions of experts, specialists and city managers, the influence of macro factors of infrastructure and urban services with an average of 3.63 is the highest and macro environmental factors with an average of 3.10 have the lowest impact on the livability of the central part of Rasht city. Also, the social index with an average of 3.95 is the highest and the economic index with an average of 3.72 is the least favorable for measuring the livability of the central part of Rasht city. Pearson's correlation test showed that there is a significant and positive relationship between the independent variable of the three dimensions of livability and the dependent variable of physical-spatial structure. By analyzing the path of the independent variable on the dependent variable, it showed that the environmental variable with a coefficient of 0.625 and the economic variable with a coefficient of 0.411 have the least impact on the physical-spatial structure of the neighborhoods in the central part of Rasht city. Manuscript profile