Evaluation of Quality of Urban Parks from the Point of View of Urban Space for all Ages (Case Study: Mellat Park in Qazvin)

Razeghi, Fatemeh; Jafariha, Reza; Mirzakhanlari, Narges

doi:10.48311/UDD.5.4.85

Evaluation of Quality of Urban Parks from the Point of View of Urban Space for all Ages (Case Study: Mellat Park in Qazvin)

Document Type : Original Research

Authors

F. razeghi ¹

R. jafariha ²

N. mirzakhanlari ³

¹ Master of Urban Design, Department of Urban Design, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran

² Assistant Professor of Architecture, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Imam Khomeini International University, Qazvin, Iran

³ Master of restoration and restoration of historical buildings and textures, Department of Architectural and Urban Studies and Conservation, Faculty of Architecture, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

https://doi.org/10.48311/UDD.5.4.85

Abstract

Problem:Urban public spaces, especially parks, are vital places for families.However, until now,less emphasis has been placed on articulating spatial quality indicators for all ages,and the environmental requirements for different groups of all age are rarely integrated.

Aims:This research aims to discover indicators from the perspective of urban space for all ages in parks and provide a tool for advancing towards lifelong communities and at a higher level to improve the quality of public space.

Methods:The research method in this study is applied and It employs descriptive-analytical method. In the present study, one dependent variable titled and 12 independent variables have been introduced in Mellat Park in Qazvin as a case study.

Findings:we found that "comfort" and "social participation and encouragement of intergenerational relationships" have the greatest impact,while "security" and "sensory richness and creativity in design" have the least impact on explaining the dependent variable.indicators such as "safety" and "sensory richness and creativity in design" are more significant for younger ages, whereas indicators such as "security" and "respect for diversity and differences of all ages with any level of ability" are more significant for older ages, making them some of the most influential factors in determining the quality of Mellat Park in Qazvin.

Conclusion:Based on the research findings,it can be concluded that Mellat Qazvin Park is not yet suitable for all ages.The differing priorities of indicators for various age groups suggest that achieving an average across all indicators could make the park more inclusive for everyone.

Keywords

Urban Spaces for all ages

Urban Park

public spaces

universal design

Lifetime Communities

Subjects

Quality of Urban Public Spaces

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