Engineer Fatemeh Emami Pour Motlaghian, Dr Seyed Abbas Yazdanfar, Dr Neda Sadat Sahragard Monfared,
Volume 12, Issue 1 (3-2024)
Challenges associated with declining residential values in old urban areas have made regeneration a priority. Mixed land use is a cornerstone of smart growth and modern urban planning. This study aims to identify and evaluate mixed land use components influencing old urban texture regeneration.
This study employs a mixed method. Initially, through descriptive-analytical methods and content analysis, the components affecting mixed land use and the regeneration of old textures, along with their frequency, were extracted. Subsequently, the relationships between the components of mixed land use affecting in the regeneration of old textures were systematically outlined, and a researcher-made questionnaire was accordingly prepared. The Sirous neighborhood was selected as a case study, with 120 residents surveyed.
Findings indicate that housing type diversity, pedestrian-bike orientation, and functional vertical/horizontal integration significantly impact regeneration in Sirous neighborhood. Correlation analysis determined the extent of these relationships and informed design strategies. These include creating housing diversity to attract groups of various income, establishing accessible amenities for essential goods and services to promote pedestrian orientation, and incorporating green elements in facades and path pavement.
