Regenerating Historical Contexts, with an Approach to Enhancing Urban Livability

Khaksar, Ali; Mahdavi, Elahe

doi:10.22034/jaco.2023.405597.1328

Regenerating Historical Contexts, with an Approach to Enhancing Urban Livability

https://doi.org/10.22034/jaco.2023.405597.1328

Volume 11, Issue 42
Winter 2023

Pages 54-63

Journal of Art and Civilization of the Orient

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

Ali Khaksar ¹

Elahe Mahdavi ²

¹ Assistant Professor, Department of Advanced Research in Art, Faculty of Visual Arts, College of Fine Arts, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.

² Master of Art Research, Department of Advanced Research in Art, , Faculty of Visual Arts, College of Fine Arts, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.

Abstract

Abstract
Historical contexts are considered among the most valuable urban contexts, which over time, with the development of cities and the wear and tear of historical cores, have declined in terms of quality of life. This is while urban restoration has now reached urban regeneration in its evolutionary periods. On the other hand, among the existing approaches in urban planning, considering urban livability for regeneration has led to more interaction between the historical context and the city and its citizens. With this description, the main question and problem of this research is how to increase livability by regenerating historical contexts in a way that citizens experience a suitable quality of life in the contexts and do not intend to leave it. Therefore, the ultimate goal of this research is to identify factors that increase livability in regenerating historical contexts. To achieve the research objectives, this research has explored the subject based on the qualitative research method and specifically the descriptive-analytical method. Accordingly, the results of the research admit that livability has environmental and cultural factors that each group can save historical contexts from wear and tear and return them to urban life. Multiple factors such as improving security, improving urban services and facilities, proper access to public transportation, strengthening a sense of belonging to a place, and improving health conditions are among the reasons for increasing livability in historical contexts. These factors will not only increase the quality of life in these contexts but also protect them as a historical heritage.

Keywords

Regeneration

Livability

Historical Context

Urban Restoration

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