Evaluating the consequences of renovation in deteriorated urban fabrics, case study: Bagherabad neighborhood of Rasht city.

Document Type : Origional Article

Authors

1 MSc of Geography and Urban Planning, Department of Geography, Faculty of Literature and Humanities , University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran.

2 Associate Professor, Department of Geography, Faculty of Literature and Humanities ,University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran

3 Associate Professor, Department of Urban Planning, Faculty of Art and Architecture , University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran

Abstract
Background and Aim: One of the challenges arising from rapid urbanization is the phenomenon of urban decay. Such deteriorated areas consistently pose major challenges for urban management due to the numerous problems faced by their residents. Therefore, urban renewal in these areas is of critical importance. This study examines the impacts of renewal efforts in the deteriorated neighborhood of Bagherabad.
Method and Materials: The statistical population of this research includes 5,514 households in Bagherabad (based on 2016 census data). To determine the sample size, Cochran's sampling method was used, resulting in a sample of 360 households. Based on prior studies, relevant indicators were selected, and a questionnaire was designed accordingly. Fieldwork was conducted to collect data. SPSS software was used for data analysis. Descriptive statistics such as mean, frequency percentage, and standard deviation were utilized. For statistical analysis, the Sign Test and Chi-Square Test were applied. Additionally, the Friedman Test was used to classify and prioritize the impact levels.
Findings and Discussion: According to the results, urban renewal in Bagherabad had the greatest positive impact on the economic dimension. The physical and social dimensions ranked second and third respectively. The environmental dimension showed the lowest level of impact.In other words, urban renewal in the Bagherabad neighborhood has led to improvements in economic and physical components. However, social and environmental dimensions have not seen significant improvement and remain in an undesirable state. It is worth noting that all dimensions, except the physical aspect, are statistically significant with a confidence level of 95%.

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Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 03 August 2025

  • Receive Date 27 July 2025
  • Accept Date 03 August 2025
  • First Publish Date 03 August 2025
  • Publish Date 03 August 2025