The Monthly Scientific Journal of Bagh-e Nazar

A Feasibility Study of Changing the Central Part of Mahmoudabad in Mazandaran into an Urban Pedestrian Street

https://doi.org/10.22034/bagh.2025.527051.5832
Volume 22, Issue 150
December 2025
Pages 5-14
The Monthly Scientific Journal of Bagh-e Nazar

Document Type : Original Research Article

Authors

Iman Najafpur 1
Masoud Haghlesan 2

1 Department of Urban Planning, Ta.C., Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, Iran

2 Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, Ilk.C., Islamic Azad University, Ilkhchi, Iran

Abstract
Problem statement: The central part of a city is usually known as a key point for economic, social, and cultural activities. Due to its old texture and density, the central three-way street of the city has challenged the resilience of the region and caused problems for citizens due to the rapid urban development, increasing density of uses, and outdated infrastructure.
Research objectives: This research was conducted with the aim of studying the feasibility of changing the centre of the city to an urban pedestrian street in the Mahmoudabad neighbourhood of Mazandaran.
Research method: This research is descriptive, and the research data were collected using a library-based research method. The data analysis method was qualitative (interview). The samples for the research included 28 experts, professors, and managers in the field of urban and regional planning in Mahmoudabad, Mazandaran. The data were analysed and reviewed using MicMac software.
Conclusion: The results showed that sidewalks as urban spaces can help strengthen social interactions, reduce traffic and air pollution, and increase the security and peace of citizens. Based on the results, economic components with a score of 142 have the greatest impact, and environmental components with a score of 84 have the least impact in transforming the central part into an urban sidewalk in Mahmoudabad, Mazandaran. Accordingly, there is a need to review urban policies and planning to help improve living conditions in this area and increase its resilience.

Keywords

Feasibility study
Central sector
Urban pedestrian path
MicMac software
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