Feasibility study of realizing smart living in new towns (Case study: Baharestan new town)

Subject Areas : Architecture and urbanism

zahra hassani ¹ (M.A. student, Department of Urban planning, Advancement in Architecture and Urban Planning Research Center, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran.)
Fereshte Ahmadi ² (Assistant Professor, Department of Urban planning, Advancement in Architecture and Urban Planning Research Center, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran. * (Corresponding Author))

Received: 2021-01-07 Accepted : 2021-09-01 Published : 2024-06-21

Keywords: Feasibility study, smart living, new town, Baharestan,

Abstract :

Background and Objective: Increasing population and urbanization process, in addition to increasing urban challenges, will lead to more attention to new towns and the smart city as a strategy can solve the challenges that society is facing. So, the purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility study of realizing smart living in new towns. In this regard, the criteria and indicators for the realization of smart living in new towns are identified and the current situation of the new town of Baharestan is analyzed based on them.

Material and MethodologyThe research is practical in terms of purpose and its method is descriptive-analytical. The required data has been collected through library and field documents in the second 3 months of 1399 in Baharestan town. The statistical population consists of two parts, namely urban experts, in order to validate the criteria and indicators obtained in the theoretical framework of the research and also to assess the validity of the questionnaire and the other part is the citizens of Baharestan, to assess the current situation using t-test.

Findings: ­Findings indicate that the criteria of Internet accessibility and participation, and hygiene and e-health conditions have the highest score. Also the town of Baharestan has the necessary facilities and potentials for the realization of smart living, but at the moment, it is in an unfavorable situation in terms of smart living.

Discussion and conclusion: In order to move towards smart­ living, according to the priorities and findings of the questionnaire, it is recommended to increase internet bandwidth and develop smart health programs. These solutions have been summarized as research findings and can be prioritized in urban management objectives.

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