Document Type : Original Article
Authors
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Ph.D. Candidate in Urban Planning. Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, Faculty of Engineering, North Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
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Assistant Professor, Department of Urban Planning and Design, Faculty of Art and Architecture, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Iran.
Abstract
Urban design, as the science and art of organizing and creating urban spaces, plays a critical role in enhancing the quality of life for citizens. One of the contemporary approaches to urban design is urban regeneration, which focuses on the reuse of abandoned spaces, the renovation, and repurposing of underutilized lands, transforming these areas into dynamic and efficient urban centers. The regeneration of abandoned lands and their conversion into innovation hubs is not only an economic solution but also a social, cultural, and environmental approach that contributes to the creation of vibrant, sustainable, and high-quality cities for living. This approach enables cities to evolve beyond being mere residential areas, becoming spaces for growth, connection, and inspiration. The main research question is: How can innovation ecosystems practically contribute to the process of urban regeneration? The study is applied in nature and falls within the category of analytical research. Data collection was carried out using both library research and field methods (interviews), while data analysis was conducted using GIS software. To this end, the activity patterns and innovation management frameworks within innovation ecosystems were first identified (including science and technology parks, innovation stations and factories, innovation centers, and co-working and dedicated spaces). The minimum area requirements for the establishment of these models were also determined. Subsequently, abandoned lands in District 17 of Tehran were identified, and based on their respective areas, functional patterns were assigned. The results indicate the following:
- 23 Parcels are suitable for establishing innovation stations and factories.
- 11 Parcels are suitable for innovation centers.
- 38 Parcels can be used to develop co-working and dedicated workspaces.
- Additionally, 12 lands with appropriate density considerations can be adapted for co-working and dedicated workspaces.
Science and technology parks, being of a supra-regional scale, are not feasible for establishment within this district.
Highlights
- Defining the activity patterns of innovation ecosystems in Tehran and determining the minimum area required for the establishment of each activity pattern.
- Grouping abandoned land parcels in District 17 of Tehran for the establishment of various innovation patterns.
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