Redefining urban blocks using the concept of "shared space" in Iranian-Islamic urban planning

The urban arrangement of shared spaces that has emerged from the common pattern of land use subdivision in urban blocks,governed by regulations surrounding residential density or floor area ratio in Tehran and other cities, bears no relation to its counterparts in progressive urban planning globally or to Iranian-Islamic patterns.
Aims:The aim of this research is to review and define urban blocks based on the authentic Iranian-Islamic urban planning model with an emphasis on common space and central courtyard.
Method:This research is a qualitative futures research with the strategy and techniques of internal and external case studies, landscape design, 3D simulation and Delphi, and was based on the simulation of the Agha Bozorg Mosque-School of Kashan, in which the mosque type was assigned to the school type.
Findings:In this research, a participatory perspective was conducted after interviews and field observations, three-dimensional simulation, and library and descriptive studies using the Delphi technique, in which the opinions of experts were taken and analyzed through the SWOT model, the results of which indicate an aggressive approach (max-max-so-) meaning maximum efficiency of the opportunities leading to the plan, for future urban developments based on its strengths.
Conclusion:This research has proposed a new concept of segmentation and block pattern based on shared space and Iranian-Islamic urban planning in the form of a primary cell design diagram.The new urban block pattern will also facilitate the presence and residence of all segments of the population, provide more green and open space, improve traffic issues, and promote sustainable development.