گلسا خليقي

Today, with the expansion of urbanization an‎d the decline in human connection with nature, the quality of life for city residents—especially children—faces numerous challenges. In this context, urban design with a biophilic approach can play a vital role in restoring the bond between humans an‎d nature, while simultaneously fostering environments suitable for children’s growth, learning, an‎d development. This research aims to enhance the quality of life in the Ekhtiarieh neighborhood of Tehran an‎d transform it into a child-friendly neighborhood by examining the principles, criteria, an‎d indicators of biophilic urban design. The study employs a mixed-method approach (quantitative an‎d qualitative), using tools such as parent questionnaires, children’s drawings, an‎d field observations for data collection. The findings indicate that incorporating natural elements, creating diverse play spaces, ensuring safety an‎d accessibility, involving children in the design process, an‎d strengthening social interactions are key factors in creating a suitable environment for children. Ultimately, strategies are proposed to improve the physical, functional, an‎d environmental structure of the Ekhtiarieh neighborhood based on the principles of a child-friendly city an‎d biophilic design. This research seeks to propose an innovative model for designing urban spaces aligned with the needs of future generations an‎d promoting their environmental responsibility

شهر دوستدار كودك، طراحي بيوفيليك، كيفيت محيط، مشاركت كودكان، محله اختياريه تهران.

Child-Friendly City, Biophilic Design, Environmental Quality, Child Participation, Ekhtiarieh Neighborhood of Tehran.

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Dr.Mehran Alihesabi