Measuring the Efficiency of Managerial Strategies in Improving Urban Livability in Tabriz Metropolis

Ghasemzadeh, Razieh; Yazdani, Mohammad Hassan

Measuring the Efficiency of Managerial Strategies in Improving Urban Livability in Tabriz Metropolis

Document Type : Origional Article

Authors

Razieh Ghasemzadeh ¹ ^¶

Mohammad Hassan Yazdani ²

¹ PhD Student of Geography and Urban Planning, Faculty of Social Sciences,University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran.

² Professor of Geography and Urban Planning, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran.

Abstract

Background and Objective: Rapid urbanization and environmental pressures challenge cities to provide a high quality of life. Livability, encompassing social, economic, physical, and environmental dimensions, is influenced by effective urban management. This study aims to evaluate the impact of managerial strategies on urban livability in Districts 1 and 10 of Tabriz, identifying strengths and weaknesses to inform sustainable planning and policy decisions.
Methodology: Descriptive-analytical approach with questionnaires. Data were analyzed using SPSS with t-tests and regression analysis to compare districts and assess relationships between management strategies and livability indicators.
Results and Findings: Findings indicate significant differences between the two districts. District 1 demonstrated higher levels of livability across most indicators, especially in infrastructure and services, while District 10 showed weaknesses in socio-cultural and environmental dimensions. Regression results confirm a meaningful relationship between the quality of urban management and perceived livability. These findings are consistent with international research emphasizing the role of governance, participation, and equitable distribution of resources in enhancing urban life.

Keywords

Urban Management

Livability

Tabriz

Indicators

Subjects

Urban Planning

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