A Spatial Analysis of Urban Space Desirability: A Case of Ahwaz Metropolitan Areas
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mehdi gholami
1
(Ph.D. Student in Geography & Urban Planning, Department of Geography, Najaf Abad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najaf Abad, Iran)
Hamid Saberi
2
(Assistant Professor, Tourism Research Center, Najaf Abad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najaf Abad, Iran)
shirin toghyani
3
(Assistant Professor, Department of Urban Planning, Najaf Abad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najaf Abad, Iran)
Keywords: public space, Ahwaz Metropolis, desirability, Ururban space,
Abstract :
The urban space belongs to the general citizens of each city and other individuals present in the city. Therefore, urban planners should aim to create comfort and security for citizens to improve the urban space through appropriate and proficient management. The purpose of this research was to investigate the desirability of urban space in Ahwaz. The research methodology employed a quantitative approach in a descriptive-analytical manner, and the statistical population consisted of all citizens aged 15 and above in Ahwaz in 2020. Using Cochran’s formula, a sample size of 375 was estimated, considering all urban areas of Ahwaz as a cluster. The collected information was analyzed using the SPSS software, employing a one-sample t-test, independent t-test, and one-way analysis of variance. The results indicate that the desirability of urban space in Ahwaz falls below the standard and desirable level, with District 2 being in a more favorable situation among the eight districts of Ahwaz.
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