ISSN: 2717-4417
Urban Design
Environmental characteristics affecting children's physical activity and mobility in their neighborhoods from their perspective; A Case study of Mashhad City

Toktam Roshandel; Bakhtiar Bahrami; Mehdi Saidi; Goran Erfani

Volume 13, Issue 49 , February 2024, Pages 3-16

https://doi.org/10.22034/urbs.2023.62738

Abstract
  Highlights: Parents' consent emerges as a highly influential factor.Children require a secure and enjoyable pedestrian route from home to school.Environmental affordances usable during both day and night play a pivotal role. Introduction:Children's physical activity and mobility are pivotal ...  Read More

Urban Ecology
Correlation analysis of macro-scale natural and built environment factors with urban heat islands intensity: Case Study of Isfahan city

Elham Ghasemi; Zahra Nazemi; Safoura Mokhtarzadeh; Mahdi Suleimany

Volume 13, Issue 49 , February 2024, Pages 17-32

https://doi.org/10.22034/urbs.2023.62764

Abstract
  Highlights:   - Investigates the correlation between environmental factors and UHI intensity in the Isfahan metropolitan area over 10 years. - Utilizes MODIS Aqua & Terra data alongside Landsat 8 imagery for comprehensive UHI analysis. - Establishes a significant relationship between UHI ...  Read More

Regeneration and revival of historical context
Feasibility criteria of the urban regeneration approach with a focus on the development of local community culture (central core of Shahrekord)

maryam hematian dehkordi; Afsoon mahdavi; mohammad reza iravani

Volume 13, Issue 49 , February 2024, Pages 33-46

https://doi.org/10.22034/urbs.2023.62800

Abstract
  Highlights: Urban regeneration stands at the intersection of diverse urban policies, representing a pivotal strategic choice in advancing global urban development. Non-physical elements, embodied in the form of social capital, can serve as both a tool and a catalyst for a renovation that is not only ...  Read More

Urban Management
Critical Review of Rules and Regulations Affecting the Facades of New Buildings (Case Study: Hakimieh Neighborhood in Tehran)

Behnaz Aminzadeh; SeyedHadi Hosseini; Seyed Reza Mousavipour

Volume 13, Issue 49 , February 2024, Pages 47-64

https://doi.org/10.22034/urbs.2023.62799

Abstract
  Highlights Several laws and regulations have been implemented to bring order to the disorderly appearance of new buildings in Tehran; however, a significant level of confusion persists. The compliance level with the official document requirements pertaining to the facade components of buildings in ...  Read More

Urban Planning
Identifying determinant factors of place attachment in the coastal city of Bandar-Anzali

Aliakbar Salaripour; Zahra Seif Reihani,; Narges Taleb vali alah

Volume 13, Issue 49 , February 2024, Pages 65-78

https://doi.org/10.22034/urbs.2023.62798

Abstract
  Highlights The present study endeavors to establish a comprehensive catalog of both positive and negative factors that impact the attachment to a specific place. These factors were examined across diverse locations and geographic scales. Aesthetic factors, positive memories, and emotions exert the ...  Read More

Urban Planning
Social Well-being of Elderly people in Public Urban Open Spaces (Case Study: Mosalla Park and Sheikh Safi Sidewalk in Ardabil City)

Sahar Fahimi Hamidabad; Tohid Hatami Khanghahi; Vahid Vaziri

Volume 13, Issue 49 , February 2024, Pages 79-90

https://doi.org/10.22034/urbs.2023.62803

Abstract
  Highlights: - Physical and safety considerations alone are insufficient to enhance the quality of life for the elderly. - Urban spaces adapted to the needs of the elderly positively impact social well-being. - Improved social well-being fosters increased social interactions and participation. - Elderly-friendly ...  Read More