نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
نویسندگان
1 دانشگاه بوعلی سینا
2 استاد گروه شهرسازی، دانشکده هنر و معماری دانشگاه بوعلی سینا، همدان، ایران.
چکیده
کلیدواژهها
عنوان مقاله [English]
نویسندگان [English]
Night-time urban life, as a key component of urban quality of life—particularly within pedestrian-oriented public spaces—depends on factors that enhance citizens’ experience of presence at night. This study evaluates the role of walkability in improving night-time urban life along Bu-Ali Pedestrian Street in Hamedan. A descriptive–analytical mixed-methods design was adopted. Quantitative data were collected via a questionnaire (n = 400) and analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, factor analysis, and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). Qualitative data were obtained through 40 semi-structured interviews and targeted field observations during peak nighttime activity (19:00–24:00), and analyzed thematically. The quantitative results showed that walkability indicators explained a substantial share of variance in night-time urban life quality (R² = 0.64). “Safety and security” (β = 0.22), “lighting quality” (β = 0.20), and “comfort” (β = 0.18) had the strongest effects. Qualitative findings yielded three overarching themes—environmental, functional, and managerial factors—with “lighting and visibility” as the most frequent category. Inadequate lighting, limited surveillance, insufficient nighttime amenities, and poor cleanliness and waste management were identified as major challenges. Overall, night-time urban life in historic pedestrian corridors depends less on activity presence and more on the quality of nighttime conditions and service-related prerequisites. Thus, improving Bu-Ali Street requires an integrated approach combining enhanced lighting, strengthened surveillance, improved amenities, and systematic cultural–tourism programming, providing a basis for interventions in similar historic contexts.
کلیدواژهها [English]
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