Sustainable design of passages with an emphasis on eva‎luation of commuting experience. Research subject: Passages of surrounding boroughs of Nabovat square in District8 ,Tehran, Iran(Borough of Haft Hoz and Madaen)

2/19/2027 12:00:00 AM

Neglecting the crucial discourse on sustainability over the years has led to numerous problems, and addressing these issues today stands as a vital objective across various disciplines. For instance, in urban planning, challenges such as traffic congestion and the development of soulless, non-human-scale cities are notable. One of the related concepts to sustainability is mobility, and a lack of proper attention to it can significantly impact all dimensions of sustainability, hindering its attainment. Human mobility, driven by individual will and choice among the opportunities provided by the city, is pivotal. Thus, to influence mobility and institute reforms towards sustainability, it is imperative to scrutinize human behavior, eva‎luate their mobility experiences, and through analyzing the results, take steps towards improvement and organization of movement. This study endeavors to design thoroughfares influenced by various dimensions of sustainability to aid in its realization by measuring citizens' mobility experiences. Consequently, the aim of this research is to investigate and enhance citizens' mobility experiences by examining what citizens encounter during movement within urban spaces. This research is grounded in interpretive philosophical foundations with an applied orientation and a comparative-inductive approach. Its analyses are conducted through qualitative analysis of both qualitative and quantitative data collected through field and library methods, including observation, questionnaires, and document study. This research primarily adopts a descriptive approach and focuses on a case study strategy in the neighborhoods surrounding Nabovat Square in District 8 of Tehran. To this end, 400 questionnaires have been collected through random sampling, categorized by community, in the neighborhoods of Haft Hoz and Mada'in via face-to-face interviews. This study indicates that the predominant mobility in District 8 of Tehran primarily serves the purpose of accessing educational, cultural, and employment centers, initially by private car and then on foot. The principal reasons for choosing this prevailing mobility method include convenience, habit, ease of access, while factors such as lack of habit, disinterest, discomfort, and inadequate infrastructure are among the main reasons for not utilizing them. The use of private vehicles emerges as one of the most prominent suggestions if all associated obstacles are addressed. Regarding the recognition of desirable and undesirable routes, there is a plethora of opinions concerning Nabovat Square and Ayat Street, labeling them as both desirable and undesirable. Social, cultural, and urban factors render them either unpopular or popular, respectively. Within the specified range, desirable experiences, which enhance inner well-being, outweigh the unpleasant ones. Most desirable experiences are rooted in urban planning and personal choices, while most undesirable experiences stem from social and urban factors. Factors such as greenery, security, cleanliness of streets, memorable experiences, and smooth traffic are primary contributors to the pleasantness of urban spaces, whereas the lack of security, air pollution, and traffic congestion are principal detractors.

پايداري , تجربه رفت و آمدي , هفت حوض و مدائن , تجربه شهر , رفت و آمد

sustainability , commuting experience , Haft Hoz and Madaen , city experience , Commuting

Sepide Ramezani

Dr. Behzadfar