نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
نویسنده
استادیار گروه معماری موسسه آموزش عالی میزان، تبریز ، ایران
چکیده
تازه های تحقیق
کلیدواژهها
عنوان مقاله [English]
نویسنده [English]
In the context of high population density, unequal access to open spaces, and increasing pressure on spatial and environmental resources, public spaces play a pivotal role in enhancing urban livability, fostering social sustainability, and reproducing social capital. Understanding the mechanisms that shape citizens’ social behavior through the lenses of urban design and technology therefore constitutes a critical priority in contemporary urban planning. The present study aims to analyze the relative contributions of key physical design components (namely urban lighting, street furniture, and green spaces) and to examine the mediating or moderating roles of smart technologies in explaining three core dimensions of social behavior: social interaction, perceived safety, and overall satisfaction in District 10 of Tehran. A mixed-method approach with a predominantly quantitative orientation was employed. Quantitative data were collected through structured questionnaires (n = 300), while qualitative insights were obtained via semi-structured interviews with local stakeholders. The validity and reliability of instruments were confirmed through pilot testing and expert review. Findings indicate that physical design elements function as the spatial infrastructure of social behavior: green micro-spaces, adaptive lighting, and interactive street furniture respectively exert the greatest influence on citizens’ presence, social interactions, and satisfaction. Thematic analysis revealed three overarching themes: (1) micro-scale green design that enhances dwelling and informal social encounters; (2) targeted lighting and environmental surveillance systems that strengthen perceived safety and nighttime activity; and (3) smart street furniture with integrated digital services that improve functional comfort and user experience. Accordingly, the study underscores the necessity of adopting a hybrid physical–digital design approach at the neighborhood scale and proposes a set of prioritized strategies for optimizing micro-green spaces, advancing adaptive urban lighting, and integrating smart street infrastructure to promote socially sustainable and technologically responsive public spaces.
کلیدواژهها [English]
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