An analysis of the assessment place and social impact in the management of social vulnerabilities in the context of Tehran's limit.

Subject Areas : Urban Management Studies

Bahman Kargar ¹ , Seyyed Farid Mortazavi ²

1 - Department of Geography and Urban Planning, Islamic Azad University, Yadgar Imam Branch, Ray City, Iran
2 - Department of Geography and Urban Planning, Yadgar Imam Unit (RA), Islamic Azad University, Shahr Ray, Iran

Received: 2023-10-24 Accepted : 2023-11-23 Published : 2023-12-22

Keywords: social impact, Urban Management, social damage, Tehran's limit,

Abstract :

The limit of Tehran encompasses approximately 23 cities, 237 inhabited villages, and numerous activity centers, housing around 2 million people. The area's spatial expansion, both formal and informal, is ongoing and anticipated to continue over the next two decades. While the northern part of limit faces encroachment issues, the southern section serves as a hub for the marginalized and socioeconomically disadvantaged, seemingly compelled by urban and regional development programs that limit their citizenship. These marginalized groups often overlook significant social, cultural, and economic aspects of their collective and individual lives, despite their potential for development and participation. Failure to incorporate these groups could render development and management plans for limit ineffective and confined to mere documentation. Hence, it is essential to involve the area's inhabitants in the planning process, as they could otherwise become victims of exploitative land acquisition schemes. The article's primary aim is to provide insight into the social realities of limit and the necessity of a community-oriented approach for managing social vulnerabilities and achieving sustainable development in there. The region's complexity, housing a diverse population, underscores the importance of recognizing the needs, goals, of this community-focused strategy. To address the issues and challenges faced by limit's residents, any development and management plan must actively engage all stakeholders, both current and future, and strive for inclusivity while combatting unlawful practices. In essence, the article advocates for an approach that acknowledges the community, ultimately leading to a more holistic and effective strategy for the region's advancement and well-being.