Enhancing Urban Livability in District 22 of Tehran: A Study on the Impact of Efficient Fuels Using Fuzzy Delphi and Cross-Impact Analysis Methods

Majid Akbari (Department of Geography and Urban Planning, Payame Noor University, Tehran)
Atefeh Fuladi (Department of Geography and Urban Planning, University of Isfahan,)
Ali Shamsoddini (Associate Professor, Department of Geography, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz Branch, Shiraz,)
Kamran Jafarpour Ghalehteimouri (Environmental Resilience and Sutainability, Malaysia-Japan International of Technology, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Sultan Yahya Petra, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Disaster Preparedness & Prevention Centre, Malaysia-Japan Internatio)
Hamed Bidel (Environmental science and engineering, Water and Environment Research Institute, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad,)

Forum Geografi
Vol. 38 No. 3 (2024): December 2024

Urban livability is a crucial measure of sustainable urban development. This study aims to analyze the factors influencing the livability of Tehran's 22nd metropolitan area using the Human City approach, the Fuzzy Delphi method, and structural analysis. Theoretical data was collected through documentary research, while experimental data was gathered through surveys using the Delphi technique. A total of 20 urban experts were sampled, and 41 propellant forces across five dimensions were identified. These propellants were categorized into economic, social, cultural, physical, environmental, managerial, and legal factors. The data was analyzed using Fuzzy Delphi and Cross Impact Analysis Methods in MICMAC software. The results revealed significant relationships among key propellants, indicating their strong influence. The analysis also showed a complex and interconnected network of propellant forces, with some clustering in specific areas. Seven key factors were identified as crucial for improving Job opportunities, Citizen participation, Public transport, Affordable housing, Public spaces, Walkability.