Journal of Urban Studies on Space and Place

Abstract Population growth in urban areas, especially in areas with organic structures, has led to problems such as traffic caused by narrow passages and difficulties related to intervention in its structures. Many of these problems are solved through planning at the neighborhood level. One of the approaches proposed in the last few decades to solve urban problems is the smart city approach, which affects the urban system. Therefore, the current research aims to evaluate the sustainability of the historical context based on the smart city approach. In terms of methodology, based on the nature of the goal, it is of an applied type, and based on the nature of the method, it is of a descriptive-case and analytical-prescriptive type. We have used library, document, and field methods and questionnaires to collect information. We used confirmatory factor analysis in SPSS software and quantitative strategic planning matrix QSPM for data analysis. The research results also show that, finally, after analyzing and discussing the characteristics, the Sanbulistan neighborhood has the potential and necessary infrastructure to become a neighborhood that conforms to the indicators of a smart city. Among the essential solutions proposed in this field are the revival and economic productivity and the promotion of intelligent business through encouraging entrepreneurship and the development of startups, as well as the expansion of neighborhood online businesses related to the services needed by residents, the development of the intelligent bicycle plan and the provision of superior facilities to bike paths 

Abstract Marginalization is a consequence of the rapid growth of urbanization in modern society and a big problem that metropolises face, especially in developing countries. Where the current government policy to eradicate marginalization is contrary to one of the basic human rights of immigrants, the gradual integration of such areas in cities is the most humane and realistic way to improve the living space of these areas. This type of settlement is growing rapidly in the city of Isfahan. Amir Arab district is an informal and marginal settlement of Isfahan city. This study deals with physical, economic, social, demographic, environmental, and urban infrastructure indicators as key criteria for analyzing and evaluating informal settlements in the Amir Arab region. The main goal of this research is to plan marginal and informal settlements for the Amir Arab district, which will be prepared and compiled based on the approach of urban development strategy (CDS). This study used the descriptive-analytical analysis method, and the required data was obtained from library sources and a field survey. The random sampling method has been used to identify the strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and threats of the SWOT method and finally it has led to providing suitable strategies for planning this type of settlement. To confirm the hypotheses and their validity, the chi-square test was used.