International Journal of Urban Management and Energy Sustainability

International Journal of Urban Management and Energy Sustainability

Identifying the challenges and obstacles affecting integrated urban management in Tehran Municipality

Document Type : Case Study

Authors
Department of Urbanism & Restoration, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
This research explores the challenges and obstacles impacting integrated urban management in Tehran Municipality using an exploratory-analytical approach to identify and prioritize the influencing factors. The study involved a sample of 300 participants selected from a population of over 1,300 senior, middle, and junior managers, as well as experts from Tehran Municipality and other administrative organizations, utilizing systematic and simple random sampling methods. Data analysis was conducted through exploratory factor analysis and the non-parametric Friedman test using SPSS software. The exploratory factor analysis identified five primary factors affecting integrated urban management: integrating and coordinating duties within a common framework (15.6), developing a shared vision, policies, and programs (14.6), establishing monitoring mechanisms to improve administrative processes (12.2), enhancing organizational processes to modernize functions (10.1), and reforming laws and re-engineering service delivery (8.8). Together, these factors account for 75.8% of the total variance in factors influencing integrated urban management in Tehran Municipality. The Friedman test results indicate that the first three factors integrating duties, developing a shared vision, and establishing monitoring mechanisms exert the most significant impact on integrated management, while enhancing organizational processes and reforming laws demonstrate the least influence.

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Identifying the challenges and obstacles affecting integrated urban management in Tehran Municipality

Highlights

  • The study involved a sample of 300 participants selected from a population of over 1,300 senior, middle, and junior managers, as well as experts from Tehran Municipality and other administrative organizations.
  • The exploratory factor analysis identified five primary factors affecting integrated urban management, which together account for 75.8% of the total variance.
  • The first three factors, integrating duties, developing a shared vision, and establishing monitoring mechanisms, exert the most significant impact on integrated management.
  • Enhancing organizational processes and reforming laws demonstrate the least influence on integrated urban management in Tehran Municipality.

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Volume 6, Issue 2 - Serial Number 2
Spring 2025
Pages 217-230

  • Receive Date 12 January 2025
  • Revise Date 15 March 2025
  • Accept Date 19 April 2025