Modern Urbanism Principles in Islamic-Iranian Measures of Urban Planning (Case Study: Robat Karim Residential Area)

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 Assistant Professor of Arts and Architecture, Tarbiat Modares University, Iran

2 Associate Professor of Urban Planning, Islamic Azad Univeristy, Central Tehran, Iran

3 MA in Urban Planning, Islamic Azad Univeristy, Central Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Introduction
This research is to design a self-sufficient neighborhood for Iranian cities based on the principles of modern urban planning. One of the concepts is new urbanism in designing self-reliant cities. This kind of city is able to meet the present needs of the residents. This research is to interpret these modern principles through the basics of Islamic-Iranian urban planning. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to apply the principles of modern urban planning in accordance with those of Islamic-Iranian urban planning in designing and rehabilitation of the present neighborhoods.
Methodology
In this study, we have conducted library researches and document reviews in Islamic-Iranian urban planning and modern urban planning in case study for Robat Karim City. Then, the traditional characteristics of Islamic-Iranian cities have been compared with the modernism principles. The indices of modern urbanism are including Walkability, Connectivity, Mixed Use & Diversity, Mixed Housing, Quality Architecture & Urban Design, Traditional Neighborhood Structure, Increased Density, Smart Transportation, Sustainability, and Quality Of Life. The Islamic-Iranian urban planning indices are including stability with justice, unity in diversity, confrontation in evolution, logical flexibility.
Results and discussion
Most of the Islamic-Iranian urban planning indices are similar to principles of modern urbanism. In table 1 we can see some of the comparative results in the two ideologies.
For Robat Karim city, it is recommended to use some modern elements in the neighborhoods to enable the city to meet the requirements of the citizens.
 
 
 
 
Table 1. Comparative results in the two ideologies Islamic-Iranian urban planning indices are similar to principles of modern urbanism





No


Islamic-Iranian urban planning indices


principles of modern urbanism




1
 


Stability in justice


Relationship
Diversified mixed landuse
Diversified housing
Traditional neighbor structure
stability




2


Unity in diversity


Walkability
Relationship
Increased density




3


Confrontation in evolution


Diversified mixed landuse
 




4


logical flexibility


Diversified mixed landuse
Traditional neighbor structure





 
Conclusion
The results have demonstrated that the Islamic-Iranian urban planning indices are performing beyond the physical and temporal changes. The principles are contained in the present basics of new ideologies. The neighbors of historical cities of Iran were developed based on the historical norms and rules which are contained in the statements of one of the modern ideologies, modern urbanism. Therefore, these traditional principles can be applied in designing new neighbors in the recent urban planning.

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