The optimal model of participatory planning of urban projects

Sadeghzadeh Diman, Nima; Toghyani, Shirin; Saberi, Hamid; Shabani, Amir Hossein

doi:10.22034/jumes.2023.709796

The optimal model of participatory planning of urban projects

Document Type : Case Study

Authors

Nima Sadeghzadeh Diman ¹

Shirin Toghyani ²

Hamid Saberi ³

Amir Hossein Shabani ²

¹ Ph.D. researcher, Advancement in Architecture and Urban Planning Research Center & Young Researchers and Elite Club, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran

² Assistant Professor, Advancement in Architecture and Urban Planning Research Center, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran

³ Assistant Professor, Department in urban planning, Tourism Research Center, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran

10.22034/jumes.2023.709796

Abstract

The concept of participation in urban planning means that people who live and work in a city have a key role and should be involved in shaping the future of their communities. This concept transcends the traditional and dominance-oriented methods of top-down planning and encourages active collaboration and synergy between planners, policy makers, and the general public. The mentioned research is considered as applied-developmental research. The main aim of this type of research is to improve the current situation and develop participatory methods and processes in urban planning. This research will be carried out based on the analytical-descriptive method, in the sense that by using the content analysis method and descriptive methods to describe and analyze the current state of participation in urban planning, results and conclusions were reached in approach to Tehran city of Iran situation. Participatory planning with regard to economic, social, cultural, environmental, physical, and motivational dimensions, strives to create sustainable, fair, culturally oriented, and environmental communities, with the active interaction of stakeholders and the combination of diverse opinions and ideas. This approach not only leads to better and more effective decision-making, but also promotes social sharing, human interactions, and social solidarity. The results show that urban planning is compatible with strengthening the economic capabilities of the local community and maintaining independence and self-sufficiency in the production of goods and services. This practice increases income, entrepreneurship, innovation and competitiveness in the local community. Also, by preserving natural resources and reducing dependence on imports, it helps to achieve the goal of sustainable development

Keywords

Iran

participation

participatory planning

sustainable development

urban planning

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