%0 Journal Article
%T A study of the relation between the spatial structure of the city and the quality of urban development using Space Syntax A case study of Mashhad
%A M. Abbaszadegan
%A S. Mokhtarzadeh
%A R. Bidram
%J Regional and Urban Studies and Research
%D 2012
%I University of Isfahan
%X Extended abstract1-IntroductionThe primary spatial patterns and the main structures of cities are now changing, due to the present sprawl development patterns. These factors have deconstructed the unified structure of cities and have caused spatial segregation of different parts of these settlements, especially central and old fabrics and finally resulted in their socio- economic segregation. On the other hand, external urban expansion led to a complicated physical and spatial structure, which is impossible to perceive its morphology in its totality. One of the theories and methods for exploring urban spatial structure is space syntax. Space syntax theory and technique is able to analyze urban spatial structure in relation to all spatial characteristic of the city. Also, the main purpose of this research is to answer this question that is there a meaningful relation between changes in value of spatial integration (resulting from space syntax analysis) and changes in value of development quality (socio-economical, physical and environmental development) of neighborhoods?2- Theoretical basesAccording to David Harvey's theories, there is a meaningful relation between socio-economic processes and the spatial form of a city; therefore, in order to comprehend socio-economic processes, understanding the spatial form of the city is essential. This theory also, believes that urban spaces are productions of social relationship and the connection between urban spaces follow social goals. Therefore, understanding the relation between urban spaces can help to perceive behavioral patterns and also quality and quantity analysis.Integration is the main concept of space syntax theory. This indicator is defined based on the connections and depth, not based on metric distance. Indeed, the integration degree of an urban area shows the integrity of that area with the entire city. Integration map of a city is an important tool in understanding the behavior of components, because numerous studies have shown that there is a strong correlation between changes in integration value and pedestrian movement in the city.3¨C DiscussionAccording to the main question and the basic theory of this research, the development quality of 136 neighborhoods in Mashhad has been analysed based on 20 indicators such as economical, social, and physical and welfare groups. The method used for analyzing data and determining the quality of development, is the integration of factor analysis with numerical taxonomy analysis. Space syntax is the analyzing method of Mashhad neighborhoods¡¯ spatial structure
%K Spatial Structure
%K Space Syntax
%K Spatial Integration
%K Developement
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