مانا اديبي

Problem Statement: Evin neighborhood, located in District 1 of Tehran an‎d adjacent to the Darakeh River, is a historic urban area with rich water resources an‎d associated infrastructure. However, in recent decades, unsustainable urban development an‎d unregulated construction have significantly disrupted the natural water cycle an‎d degraded the neighborhood’s environmental quality. These changes have led to the marginalization of the river, the destruction of green spaces an‎d gardens, an‎d the proliferation of impervious surfaces, which in turn have caused surface water pollution. In the past, water resources were so important that much of the water infrastructure still remains as part of the neighborhood’s heritage. Today, in contrast, the disconnection between surface water an‎d green space has created several environmental challenges Objective: This study aims to eva‎luate the status of water-sensitive urban design (WSUD) indicators in Evin an‎d to propose design guidelines that both preserve water resources an‎d infrastructure an‎d promote the sustainable development of the neighborhood. Methodology: This is an applied, mixed-method (quantitative–qualitative) research. After a theoretical review of sustainability an‎d WSUD concepts, relevant indicators were identified through document analysis, literature review, an‎d the study of successful global cases. These indicators were then screened using the Güler Matrix. In the fourth chapter, the selec‎ted indicators were assessed in Evin through field observations, questionnaires, interviews, an‎d the analysis of planning documents. The data were then analyzed using SWOT analysis an‎d Arc GIS software. Based on these findings, appropriate goals, strategies, an‎d policies were formulated, an‎d finally, a set of design frameworks, urban design guidelines, an‎d a 3D master plan for a selec‎ted pilot project were developed. Findings: The results show that despite the presence of valuable water resources an‎d ecological potential, the neighborhood faces multiple challenges due to environmental degradation an‎d a weakened relationship between surface water an‎d green space. Proper utilization of existing potentials, along with the implementation of WSUD-based design interventions an‎d policies, can significantly improve the environmental quality of Evin. Achieving this requires inter-institutional coordination. This study presents a set of WSUD guidelines tailored to Evin, emphasizing the integration of urban water systems with design strategies

پايداري , محله پايدار , آب , طراحي شهري حساس به آب , محله اوين

Sustainability , Sustainable Neighborhood , Water , Water Sensitive Urban Design , Evin Neighborhood

Mana Adibi

Mehran Alalhesabi