Applied Research in Geographical Sciences

Applied Research in Geographical Sciences

Identifying the key drivers affecting the promotion of dysfunctional urban contexts with a future research approach (Case study: Sartpooleh neighborhood, Sanandaj)

Authors
Faeghe Zirdabi Oskouei 1
Solmaz Babazadeh Oskouei 2
1 M.Sc. Architecture, Oskou Branch, Islamic Azad University, Oskou, Iran.
2 Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture, Oskou Branch, Islamic Azad University, Oskou, Iran.
10.61186/jgs.24.74.20
Abstract
The decline of social and economic status and functional and physical disorders of these contexts along with the very severe decline in the quality of the urban environment are among the reasons that have persuaded urban policymakers and planners to provide new strategies and solutions in the face of its problems. Accordingly, the futures research approach can keep peoplechr('39')s eyes open for possible future events, opportunities, and risks; Reduces ambiguities, doubts and erosive concerns of people, increases the ability of society and people to make smart choices. In this regard, the purpose of this study is to investigate the key drivers affecting the promotion of dysfunctional urban contexts with a future research approach in the Sartpooleh neighborhood of Sanandaj. This research is applied in terms of purpose and according to the studied components, the approach is descriptive-analytical method and environmental and Delphi scanning technique has been used to identify variables and indicators. Then, a semi-structured questionnaire was distributed among 45 experts in the field of urban issues. The data were analyzed using MICMAC software. The results showed that the urban system, especially in the worn-out tissue section of Sartpooleh neighborhood (in Sanandaj) is going through unstable conditions. Also, according to the analysis, 19 factors as key drivers such as authoritative management methods to renovate worn-out tissue, centralism, timely injection of funds when renovating worn-out tissue directly and variables focusing on improvement and renovation in comprehensive and detailed plans. Citizenschr('39') right to intervene in construction, paving the way for the entry of the private sector and balancing and achieving social justice were indirectly introduced to improve the quality and performance of worn-out structures.
Keywords
Dilapidated texture
future research
urban planning
Key drivers
Sartpooleh neighborhood (Sanandaj
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