چکیده:
A number of new concepts have emerged in the last two decades whose proponents claim that if achieved, they would deliver more sustainable urban environments. Among them, New Urbanism and Urban Village are the ones with the most theoretical support and practical application. Both ideas, however, have been criticized in several grounds. But no study has been carried out to show the effectiveness of these new ideas in the badly needed contexts of developing countries. In this research, an experimental urban design study was carried out in a settlement in the peri-urban area of the city of Isfahan (Iran) to investigate the possibility of the application of the Urban Village idea as a strategy to achieve sustainability. The study revealed that significant deep-rooted institutional barriers in developing countries, particularly in a rural setting, stand against any progress in this regard. It is, however, suggested that the concept could still be useful, not as an urban design product, but as a process to help prepare the context for necessary change.
خلاصه ماشینی:
Private and family life is dominant Significant land- use changes: particularly from agriculture to residential Lack of hierarchy in distribution of Land-uses Disordered pattern of land-uses is resulted In the collapse of neigbourhoods Change in land- use patterns is resulted in radical change in behavior patterns Previous car- dependence plans: widening of roads and alleys+parking Inadequate and inefficient public transportation Inefficient spatial organization, lack of hierarchy in accessibility network Poor access to recreation, education, health and work places Polluting uses within residential areas High propensity to own and drive Remote job locations encourage driving Pollution from industry, traffic and warehouses Is a serious concern Serious hygienic problems Large quantity of sewage discharged to nearby farmlands Indigenous knowledge faded, modern knowledge is not in order Energy waste seen in all areas and activities due to cheap prices Noise pollution from surrounding arteries +health hazards from high-voltage lines going through village Waste disposal In all open spaces inside and around the community Low quality of construction: Building materials and techniques Out-dated / obsolete infrastructure Lack of advanced irrigation system Low quality and sub-standard housing stock Higher-level plans have undermined neighbourhood structures Higher level Plans undermined The integrity of The physical Structure Change in population composition has changed the Traditional Structure of the community Over half of Population is not native to the area Extended households, due to socio- Economic factors In-flow of young male workers & Criminals has caused security concerns Jobs In agriculture have been discouraged by previous plans Poor sense of unity and Cohesion among residents High percentage of population is younger group with extensive demand for education, job and public services Public awareness with regard to the present and future community issues is very low Low economic resources and incentives Prolonged draught has damaged agriculture Huge gap between city and village in jobs, Income and public services and amenities No interest on the part of private developers to invest in the area Inward looking Culture/life High value for privacy Minimum Value for public space /life - Family structure is valued Strong family ties Strong desire to become urban and modern Lack of sense of belonging results in lack of interest in participation, Strong self interest vs.