فاطمه زهرا شكري

In recent decades, child-friendly urban design has emerged as a key approach to improving childrenʹs quality of life in urban environments. However, many cities, including Tehran, have neglected childrenʹs needs by prioritizing adults, resulting in unsafe an‎d unappealing spaces for children. Childrenʹs participation in the design process enables the precise identification of their needs an‎d the creation of spaces tailored to their desires. This study aimed to develop a framework for child-friendly urban design in Tehranʹs Mobarakabad-Hosseinabad neighborhood, emphasizing active child participation. The Tehran municipality selec‎ted this neighborhood as a pilot for child-friendly initiatives due to its physical an‎d social potential, including numerous parks an‎d identity lan‎dmarks like the Eynaldoleh Mansion. The research sought to identify childrenʹs needs an‎d perspectives an‎d propose solutions for creating safe, creative, an‎d dynamic environments. The methodology was applied an‎d participatory, involving documentary studies, field observations, questionnaires, an‎d participatory workshops with children aged 7–11. Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS, while qualitative data were eva‎luated through methods such as drawing analysis an‎d SWOT. Findings revealed that children desire vibrant, colorful spaces, extensive green areas, safe walking an‎d cycling paths, an‎d diverse playgrounds. Childrenʹs participation in workshops led to a more accurate identification of their needs an‎d the generation of creative ideas. The study provided guidelines for designing a child-friendly neighborhood, including traffic calming, child-appropriate urban furniture, an‎d the creation of participatory an‎d green spaces. This participatory approach enhanced childrenʹs sense of belonging an‎d responsibility.

كودكان , طراحي شهري دوستدار كودك , مشاركت كودكان , محله مبارك‌آباد-حسين‌آباد , حس تعلق , كارگاه‌هاي مشاركتي

Children , child-friendly urban design , child participation , Mobarakabad-Hosseinabad neighborhood , sense of belonging , participatory workshops

Fatemeh Zahra Shokri

Dr. Mehran Alalhesabi