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ABSTRACT
This study investigates the transformation of Birjand from a historic city to a rapidly developing urban centre, with a focus on the effects of infrastructure and architectural development initiatives in the context of urban planning history. These processes are spearheaded by governmental entities, urban planners, and development agencies, use urban design, construction, and financial resources to fundamentally transform the urban landscape. The study employs a descriptive-analytical framework and spatial analysis tools such as ENVI and TerrSet software to investigate the historical social transformations in Birjand. The primary objective is to analyse the impact of these changes on the city’s structure, cultural components, and spatial dynamics. This study aims to investigate the effects of development initiatives on the historic areas of Birjand, with a specific focus on the influence of newly constructed streets on the preservation of the city’s historical fabric. The study’s insights are enhanced through the implementation of a more robust analytical framework, which includes the utilization of statistical analysis and comparison studies. The results indicate that there are negative consequences on the historical regions, resulting in changes to their distinctive qualities, cultural importance, and overall atmosphere.
Acknowledgements
We would like to thank Professor Jose Ignacio Muro Morales for his advice and mentoring in helping us improve our research. Shaghla Parveen’s advice and direction on grammar and English proficiency are greatly appreciated.
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Notes
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2 United Nations, “The World’s cities in 2018,” 1–34.
3 Yasin Lotfata and Aynaz Lotfata, “Effect of Physical Changes on the Spatial Structure of Historical Area, the Historical District of Urmia City as a Case Study,” 174.
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5 Madanipour, “City Profile,” 57–65.
6 El Menchawy, Aly, and Hakim, “The Impact of Urban Sprawl on the Heritage Areas through the Urban Fabric of Cities.” 299–314.
7 Fard, “Searching the urban identity of Birjand, ” 34.
8 Ibid., 35.
9 Rasoolimanesh, Jaafar, and Badarulzaman, “Urban Planning and Management System in Iran” 220.
10 Fard, “Searching the urban identity of Birjand, ” 37.
11 Karimi and Boussauw, “Sanandaj, Iran” 261–73.
12 Dunlap and Jorgenson, “Environmental Problems.”
13 Fard, “Searching the urban identity of Birjand, ” 38.
14 Eastman, “TerrSet Geospatial Monitoring and Modeling System.” 345–89.
15 Fard, “Searching the urban identity of Birjand, ” 39.
16 Olya, Alipour, and Dalir, “An Entrepreneurial Tourism Project through Agro-Tourism Farm in Iran,” 56.
17 Fard, “Searching the urban identity of Birjand, ” 40.
18 Vakhitova, “17 Goals to Transform Our World.” 60–62.
19 Chen et al., “Quantitative Evaluation of Spatial Differentiation for Public Open Spaces in Urban Built-Up Areas by Assessing SDG 11.7: A Case of Deqing County,” 575.
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Mahdi Gheitasi
Mahdi Gheitasi is a PhD researcher in the faculty of tourism and geography at the University of Rovira i Virgili, B.Sc. Degree in Urban planning from Bojnourd University, and an M.A. in Urban Design from Shahid Beheshti university. His research interests in tourism include Urban heritage, community-based planning and digital technology in tourism. Research interests: Urban tourism, urban technology, GIS, Citizen science, Urban planning and design.
Ali Maddahi
Ali Maddahi is a PhD researcher in the faculty of Economic and business at the University of Oberta Catalunya. He hold, B.Sc. Degree in Urban planning from Bojnourd University, and an M.A. in Urban Design from Shahid Beheshti university. His research interests include GIS, urban mobility, Urban Planning and design.
Newsha Salari
Newsha Salari is a PhD researcher in the school of La Salle at University of Ramon Llull.. she hold, B.Sc. Degree in Urban planning from Bojnourd University, and an M.A. in Urban Design from university applied science and innovation in Tehran. Her research interests include Sustainability, Slum Upgrading, Urban Planning and design.