Document Type : Research
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PhD Student, Geography and Urban Planning, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Isfahan, Iran
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Professor, Geography and Urban planning, Islamic Azad University, Malayer Branch, Malayer, Iran
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Assistant Professor of Geology, Department of Geology, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Isfahan, Iran
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Assistant Professor of Geology, Department of Geology, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Isfahan Iran
Abstract
Urban livability plays a critical role today due to uncontrolled urban sprawl, environmental pollution, and mounting pressure on natural resources. A livable city enhances citizens' quality of life and ensures their physical and mental well-being by providing clean air, green spaces, efficient transportation, and adequate housing. Furthermore, by mitigating social inequalities and fostering human interactions, such a city strengthens the cultural and economic sustainability of urban communities in the face of crises such as climate change and pandemics. Borujen, characterized by its cold, mountainous climate and limited water resources, requires livability-oriented approaches to preserve the environment and improve the quality of life of its citizens. This research aims to analyze and determine the levels of livability across different neighborhoods of Borujen and to identify the existing challenges and opportunities. The present study is applied-developmental in terms of purpose and descriptive-analytical in nature. The statistical population consisted of 400 citizens selected through Cochran's formula and 44 urban experts and specialists picked via theoretical saturation sampling. Data were collected using questionnaires administered through simple random sampling for citizens and purposive snowball sampling for urban experts and specialists. The data were then analyzed and prioritized using cluster analysis and the SWOT technique. Key findings suggest that among the 12 neighborhoods studied, only Elahieh neighborhood (8.33%) is considered privileged, while the Sadeghieh and Karvan neighborhoods (16.66%) are classified as deprived to very deprived, and the remaining nine neighborhoods (75%) exhibit moderate levels of livability indicators. According to the SWOT analyses conducted by experts, strengths (mean score: 4.04) and opportunities (mean score: 4.0) were rated higher than weaknesses (1.88) and threats (1.62), indicating the city's high potential for moving toward improved livability.
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