Developing Design Guidelines for Continuous Productive Urban Landscapes (CPUL) Based on Urban Agriculture Principles: A Case Study of Seyyed Zolfaqar Passageway in the Historic Fabric of Shiraz

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 M. A. in Urban Design, Department of Urban Planning and Design, Faculty of Art and Architecture, Shiraz University,

2 Associate Professor, Department of Urban Planning and Design, Faculty of Art and Architecture, Shiraz University

3 Assistant Professor, Department of Urban Planning and Design, Faculty of Art and Architecture, Shiraz University

Abstract

Urban agriculture involves producing, growing, processing, and distributing food and other products through plant cultivation and animal husbandry within or on the outskirts of cities to meet residents' daily needs. Its distinction from rural agriculture lies in the word 'urban' and its integration with urban systems. This paper defines the application of urban agricultural principles in generating cohesive urban landscape design as an approach to urban spatial planning. Urban agriculture is considered a sustainable infrastructure. The research aims to provide comprehensive guidelines for integrated urban landscape design, drawing from the historical context of Seyed Zolfaqar Passageway in Shiraz, employing urban agricultural principles in potential open spaces and creating generative urban open spaces. This applied research first presents indicators and examples of urban agriculture and integrated generative landscapes as a framework for realizing urban agriculture. These indicators encompass five dimensions: health, economic, social, environmental, and physical. Subsequently, potential spaces are identified using survey methods and analyzed through GIS software mapping. Finally, design patterns are formulated into action plan guidelines, ensuring a thorough and complete approach. The findings reveal that applying urban agriculture principles to underutilized or deteriorated spaces within historic urban fabrics can generate productive open areas. When interconnected, these spaces form a Continuous Productive Urban Landscape (CPUL). Expanding this approach presents a strategic opportunity for the preservation of historical heritage while concurrently enhancing urban productivity and environmental sustainability.

Highlights

  • Urban agriculture plays a significant role in reducing crises and addressing existing urban issues resulting from city growth and the management of urban open spaces.
  • The integrated productive urban landscape includes a network of productive urban open spaces as well as green and pedestrian pathways that are distributed throughout the city.
  • The aim of this study is to design an integrated productive landscape for the Seyyed Zolfaghar historical passage in Shiraz through the application of urban agriculture principles in productive open spaces.

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  • Receive Date: 27 February 2025
  • Revise Date: 28 March 2025
  • Accept Date: 14 April 2025
  • First Publish Date: 19 June 2025
  • Publish Date: 19 June 2025

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