Hosseini, Seyedeh Zahra, Raofi, Rojin, Hamidkhaniha, Shayesteh, Daneshgar, Farhad and Wynn, Martin G ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7619-6079
(2025)
Green Infrastructure for Sustainable Urban Development: A Case Study from Tehran.
Green and Low Carbon Economy.
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Abstract
The integration of green infrastructure (GI) in urban areas is vital for achieving sustainable development, and this article researches this interaction in Tehran, which accommodates more than 9 million inhabitants. In facing the critical challenge of balancing rapid urbanization with environmental sustainability, GI can play a key role, requiring a holistic approach encompassing diverse elements and location-specific strategies. The research adopts a case study approach to map and analyze the location of GI in District 2 of Tehran, which spans an area just west of the city center, stretching up to the northern border of the Tehran municipality. A novel Geographic Information Systems-based methodology is deployed to identify and assess eight distinct GI types, including parks, green roofs, and river corridors. The article concludes that this categorization of GI types can provide a methodology for the comprehensive analysis of GI distribution, which underscores the importance of location-specific GI strategies for mitigating air pollution and fostering urban sustainability. The study provides a valuable case example that can be used in cities with similar urban environments. By identifying spatial disparities in GI performance, context-specific solutions can be developed that can be integrated into the urban planning and development processes to create a network of green spaces that improve air quality, reduce the urban heat island effect, and promote biodiversity. GI can provide a framework for integrating green spaces, urban forests, green roofs, and other nature-based solutions into the urban fabric, thereby enhancing the overall sustainability and resilience of the urban environment.
Item Type: | Article |
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Article Type: | Article |
Uncontrolled Keywords: | Green infrastructure; GI; Urban sustainability; Urban heat island; Biodiversity; Environmental quality; Urban planning |
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Subjects: | T Technology > T Technology (General) |
Divisions: | Schools and Research Institutes > School of Business, Computing and Social Sciences |
Depositing User: | Martin Wynn |
Date Deposited: | 27 Jun 2025 14:10 |
Last Modified: | 27 Jun 2025 14:30 |
URI: | https://eprints.glos.ac.uk/id/eprint/15137 |
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