الهام احمدي دلوئي

This study examines the existing challenges in District 22 of Tehran Municipality, including excessive dependence on cars, the decline in the quality of public spaces, an‎d the fragmentation of pedestrian-oriented networks, an‎d emphasizes the need for designing sustainable places through a smart city approach. The research process included library-based studies on the concepts of sustainable cities, smart city indicators, an‎d walkability; an analysis of the current condition of District 22 using spatial an‎d statistical data; an‎d the identification of existing gaps in urban infrastructure an‎d public spaces. At this stage, by employing spatial analysis methods an‎d eva‎luating environmental an‎d social indicators, the essential needs of the district for improving citizens’ quality of life were identified. Subsequently, a conceptual framework based on the integration of smart city indicators an‎d walkability principles was developed. This framework includes key action axes such as creating connected pedestrian networks, utilizing urban technologies for space management, optimizing lan‎d use, an‎d increasing pedestrian safety. By applying this framework to design scenarios for selec‎ted sites in District 22, the simulation results indicated the significant potential of this approach in reducing traffic, improving air quality, increasing social interactions, an‎d enhancing residents’ sense of place an‎d belonging, while also creating a coherent an‎d connected environment within the selec‎ted design area. These results, while confirming the research hypothesis, highlight the importance of adopting innovative approaches in urban planning. Finally, the study emphasizes the importance an‎d necessity of designing sustainable places with a focus on walkability an‎d the use of smart city tools in District 22. The findings show that integrating smart indicators into urban design processes can lead to the formation of more attractive public spaces, safer walking routes, an‎d more sustainable transportation networks. This represents a fundamental step toward achieving the broader goals of sustainable urban development, improving citizens’ quality of life, an‎d creating a more livable district responsive to future needs. Therefore, it is recommended that the approaches presented in this research be considered as guidance for policymakers an‎d urban designers in District 22 an‎d other similar metropolitan areas.

شهر هوشمند , مردم هوشمند , مكان پايدار , پياده مداري محلي

Local Pedestrian , Smart City , Smart People , Sustainable Place

Elham Ahmadi Deloui

Mostafa Behzadfar