This paper examines transformative resilience as the common challenge for urban/regional governance and planning systems in two contrasting contexts from Global North (Germany) South (Iran). The aim is to reveal pathways trade-offs through which interactions constrain or open opportunities challenges posed by urbanization migration dynamics. To proactively deal with new requirements emerging urbanization, climate change, migration, their associated on cities, narrative discussed examining...

Urban governance and planning systems are central cornerstones of international research policy initiatives to advance sustainable development, climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction in the context increasing global environmental change. Yet, inherent processes components conventional systems, such as discourses, structures, tools, practices, must be revised drive a transition fundamentally new arrangements mechanisms. We present framework featuring four characteristics for...

Quality of life is a noticeable concept in urban deteriorated areas where people suffer from multidimensional and complex problems. According to Tehran Renovation Organization (TRO), area defined just by three physical indicators fine grain, lack permeability durability. But other as well socio economic problems which need be considered planning processes. Consequently, assessing the QOL inner main purpose this paper survey overall satisfaction, extract different aspects determine extent...

Recognising that urban form is a complex, multi-level concept evaluated using various indicators at different levels, this study employs composite index based on measurable single level to investigate the overall quality. The hybrid factor analysis and analytic network process model addresses issue of mutual geography between facilitates discussion synergies trade-offs given scale, thereby enhancing understanding quality form. empirical application method 368 neighbourhoods Tehran metropolis...

The aim of this paper is to survey the decayed historic areas Isfahan (DHI) in order determine relationship between housing satisfaction and quality life. related literature on life was reviewed WHOQOL-BREF model selected for measuring as a whole; also, 17 indicators depicting domain were chosen purposes study. A multi-stage sampling technique applied data collection. For analysis, firstly, obtained analysed using factor analysis. factors extracted are quality, space, security tenure...

Rapid population growth and concentration in urban areas, especially cities of developing countries, has brought about many problems, the sustainable development paradigm introduced compact as one solutions for future forms. Although discussions form characteristics its dimensions have a long history literature developed but they not been considered much countries such Iran. Therefore, this research attempts to survey phenomenon Iran’s midsized cities, identify compactness factors measure...

Place identity as a complex concept is formed through the mutual connection and interaction between resident residency. A significant way to explain this incremental continuous process considering key levels stages of it that have been explored in study. Therefore, based on relevant research, three place formation, including behavioral, empathetic, existential insideness, suggested developed conceptual theoretical framework. This triple generally categorized by immediate, self-conscious,...

Compactness of cities has been introduced as one the policies to ensure a higher level quality life (QOL). Although it claimed that urban compactness will increase QOL, empirical research on topic, especially in developing counties, is quite limited. this attempts find effects subjective Physical-Environmental Quality Life (PEQOL). For purpose, three midsize Iran are selected case studies. By applying Explorative Factor Analysis (EFA), domains identified represent compactness: density-mixed...

Quality of life (QOL) is a concept that has long history among variety disciplines such as geography, social sciences, health, and urban planning. The QOL emphasizes on aspects this phenomenon been discussed recently in various studies. aims article are finding the subjective domains physical environmental quality (PEQOL), to survey satisfaction, determine most important explain variances satisfaction midsize cities Iran. For purpose, three Qazvin, Kashan, Gorgan were selected case...

The concept of urban resilience, originating from ecological sciences, poses challenges in its introduction and explanation as an objective approach planning. Expanding the social normative dimensions resilience is challenging due to conservative non-political background. Critically, reductionist depoliticization planning are significant concerns. This paper addresses analysis institutional power orientations defining targeting achievement. According this purpose, provides a theoretical...

Developing economic activities in Yazd Province, Iran, has been carried out at the request of investors and following decisions Provincial Planning Development Council over last 40 years. This paper aims to support council's decision by developing an analytical procedure for determining suitable, unsuitable, or conditionally suitable areas various types activity form distinct maps. is accomplished combining spatial analysis, GIS with a hybrid Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: One of the issues that have been evident in previous researches on urban poverty is existence a methodological gap identifying spatial representation poverty. This paper suggests methodology for and applies it to Isfahan Metropolis Iran. METHODS:A hybrid model exploratory factor analysis analytical network process was used with indicators. Using model, compiled database consisted 27 indicators 12196 specific data per indicator analyzed determine domains relational...