Comparative Study of the Role of Urban Public Spaces in Improving the Quality of the Environment Case Study : Saf & 15 khordad Ave -Tehran

Rashtbari, Masoumeh

Comparative Study of the Role of Urban Public Spaces in Improving the Quality of the Environment Case Study : Saf & 15 khordad Ave -Tehran

Document Type : Original Research

Author

M. rashtbari

Master of Urban Planning, Faculty of Social Sciences, Allameh Tabatabaei University, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Aims: Pedestrians are very important because of their characteristics in creating social interactions, functional and environmental goals. The main purpose of this study was to investigate and measure the effects of pedestrian paths on improving the quality of urban environment and comparing the 15 Khordad and Saf pedestrians.

Method: In order to conduct this research, first, using descriptive and analytical research method, physical, functional (functional) and perceptual variables affecting the quality of pedestrians were extracted. The above variables were evaluated by the specified indicators in the 15th of Khordad and Saf pedestrians. Some indicators were evaluated in pedestrian paths using expert observation and through maps and tables. For others, the questionnaire was used to measure physical, functional (functional) and perceptual variables. The questionnaire was evaluated for reliability and validity by Cronbach's elfaya method and reviewed through the initial test of internal dissonances.

Results: The results of the studies showed that there was a significant relationship between the variables of facilities and facilities (physical), economic and service performance (functional-functional) and order (perceptual) with improving the quality of the environment. On the other hand, there is no significant relationship between increasing the sense of belonging to the place by creating the 15th of Khordad and Saf pedestrians and increasing social interactions.

Keywords

urban environment

Quality urban environment

Pedestrian walk

15Khordad &

Saf pedestrian walks

Subjects

Quality of Urban Public Spaces

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