Ecological Urbanism By Providing Ecological Urban Design Criteria in District 4 of Tehran

Subject Areas : Architecture and urbanism

Anahid Malekmarzban ¹ , Seyed-Majid Mofidi-Shemirani ²

1 - PhD student, Department of Urban Planning, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Architecture and Art, Islamic Azad University, Tehran Science and Research Unit, Tehran, Iran.
2 - Assistant Professor, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran.*(Corresponding Author)

Received: 2017-11-25 Accepted : 2018-02-05 Published : 2022-01-21

Keywords: criteria, Ecological urbanism, District 4 of Tehran, Strategy,

Abstract :

Background and Objective: Urban changes related to sustainability in primary cause more destruction in the cities every day and the need of more attention to modern methods of urban development. The overall objective of this study is Ecological Urban Development to redefine cities in order to change to a network and system with positive impacts alongside human culture and ecology. Realization of this approach requires to develop programs and revise as an inevitable necessity. Metropolis like Tehran are facing with a set of ecological challenges. Material and Methodology: The method used in the present study is based on descriptive and analytical practices. Due to the different complexities exist in Tehran, choose District 4 of Tehran for instance for more practical investigation and providing detailed solutions, emphasizing on the validity of macro-ecological strategies. The identification of issues, development of ecological visions and goals of the region by using a combination of methods and SWOT matrix. Then, the urban ecological criteria and strategies are developed, prioritized and the contribution of each sub-area has been identified in these strategies. Findings: The research findings of district4 show that the most important strategy is related to air and sound quality, land use compatibility and green space growth. The main minor field in this district are transportation, green spaces, restoring identity, urban safety, land use, demand for land, water and energy. Results can be used by experts, managers, organizations. Discussion and Conclusion: Implementing ecological criteria is a tool for conservation of resources and sustainable urban development. Physical, environmental dimensions are in the top priority, also urban and regional texture strategies are most important in Region 4. The applied method can be generalized in other district of Tehran.

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