Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 PhD student of geography and urban planning, Tabriz University

2 Professor, Planning and Environmental Sciences, Urban Planning Group Tabriz University, Tabriz, IRAN

3 Assistant Professor

10.22034/gp.2024.57297.3162

Abstract

Therefore, by evaluating the driving factors of a child-friendly city, it is possible to achieve the higher goal of urban planning, which is spatial justice, and provide a suitable platform for cities to be child-friendly. In this regard, the main goal of this research is to identify the key factors and driving forces of the child-friendly city in Ardabil with a future research approach. The current research is applied in terms of purpose and descriptive-analytical in terms of nature and method. The statistical population of the research includes researchers in the field of urban planning in Ardabil city. The sample size was obtained by the snowball sampling method of 50 people (with theoretical saturation) and Micmac software was used to analyze the data of this research. The findings of the research show that the variables of laws and instructions, strategic insight, administrative system, delegation of responsibility and legality, have the highest ranking of influence and variables of social trust, participation of residents, collective agreement, security and delegation of responsibility, the highest ranking of influence. They have the general adaptability. In general, among the 15 variables investigated in this research, 7 variables are the administrative system, rules and guidelines, central justice and safety and security, creating and designing entertainment and attractive environments for children and delegating responsibility to lower levels, as Promoters of the child-friendly city in Ardabil have been selected. The result is that any planning in Ardabil city should consider the key role of the mentioned factors. These variables have a high power of influence and low dependence in improving the state of the city and are considered the first priority in planning to create a child-friendly city in Ardabil.

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