مهديس پارسائي

Tourism, as a multidimensional phenomenon, plays a fundamental role in economic, social, an‎d cultural aspects. Beyond its recreational dimension, it facilitates cultural exchange, strengthens collective identity, an‎d contributes to sustainable development. Among its various branches, cultural tourism holds particular significance, as it introduces history, art, customs, an‎d traditions while helping preserve tangible an‎d intangible heritage an‎d supporting the local economy. However, rapid population growth an‎d uncontrolled urban expansion have caused historic urban fabrics—due to their organic structure an‎d limited adaptability to modern needs—to gradually deteriorate. The city of Qazvin, with its rich historical background an‎d role as the Safavid capital, is a clear example of this trend. The historic neighborhood of Panbeh-Riseh, despite valuable monuments such as the Imamzadeh Ameneh Khatoon shrine an‎d the tomb of Hamdallah Mustawfi, is at risk of becoming aban‎doned. This study examines the physical an‎d semantic characteristics of the neighborhood’s new, intermediate, an‎d traditional sections, identifying their incompatibility with contemporary lifestyles as the main cause of deterioration. To address this issue, the research emphasizes revitalization as a key approach—an intervention aimed at restoring historical fabric an‎d urban identity while improving spatial quality without altering the core structure, thereby bringing life back to the neighborhood. Ultimately, three main strategies are proposed: 1) Improving the access network an‎d neighborhood entrances, 2) Establishing a cohesive neighborhood center with service an‎d tourism functions, 3) Designing a pedestrian-oriented tourism route. These measures, while preserving historical identity an‎d strengthening tourism potential, can enhance the quality of life for residents of the Panbeh-Riseh neighborhood.

باززنده سازي , بافت تاريخي و قديم شهري , گردشگري , محله پنبه ريسه

Revitalization, , historic an‎d old urban fabric , tourism, , Panbeh-Riseh neighborhood

Dr. Mostafa Behzadfar

Dr. Mostafa Behzadfar