Investigation of Contexts and Barriers to Smart Growth in Central Cities Case Study: City of Khorramabad

Seifolddini, Faranak; Pour Ahmad, Ahmad; Ziyari, Keramatolah; Dehghani Alwar, Sayed Ali Nader

doi:10.22059/jtcp.2013.50415

Investigation of Contexts and Barriers to Smart Growth in Central Cities Case Study: City of Khorramabad

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

Faranak Seifolddini ¹

Ahmad Pour Ahmad ¹

Keramatolah Ziyari ¹

Sayed Ali Nader Dehghani Alwar ²

¹ Professor of Factually of Geography, University of Tehran

² Ph.D. Student, Geography & Urban Planning, University of Tehran

10.22059/jtcp.2013.50415

Abstract

Abstract
This study aimed to assess the contexts and barriers to smart growth in Khorramabad city center has been developed as a town, Method employing descriptive - survey is based on a library of resources. Based on the results of the survey show those respondents' views; The most significant growth potential of applying intelligent city of Khorramabad can be admitted in terms of demand and incentives, he said. Physical and environmental conditions Khorramabad as the potential for growth of smart cities are considered. The most significant barriers to smart growth policies in the city, including factors such as: Approaches to management, application distribution (distribution of their improper), and the cultural situation - socially and economically dominant city. It could have access to smart technology can play an important role in improving the living conditions of citizens may buy land.This will involve addressing important issues such as changes in system planning, urban management practices, infrastructure and culture is given.

Keywords

compact city

Khorramabad

smart city

Sprawl