Here is my presentation in The Institute for Territorial Development about spatial planning in Iran. The file is accessible through the link below: http://greendesign.city/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Iran_Planning_Ver1.00.pdf
Two Faces of Wroclaw Central Station Urban Design
Wroclaw Central Station: Front Face Wroclaw Central Station has two quite opposite faces. The Northern part is designed as an old castle, welcoming to people and travelers. There are open spaces and trees which traveleres can rest and enjoy the space. Stores like coffee-shops bring more vitality which make a…
Wroclaw: toward a bike friendly city
Wroclaw is a bike friendly city. There are connected bike lanes with special signs almost throughout the city. Rules and regulations support them, and bike rights are well respected by cars. Cyclist have freedom to have in the train, tramway or bus! Having said that, merely 7-8% travel by bike.…
Examining The Influence of BRT in Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Isfahan
Iran is among few Middle East countries which is fast improving its public transport system. The main focus of large cities is on the development of mass-transit systems to solve traffic jams and car-dependent urban environments which have increased manifold with rapid urbanization. Rail-based mass transit systems have been leading…
Debatable Aspects of Sustainable Development in Iran
We have conducted an innovative research for Isfahan Municipality to assess possibilities of using a sustainable development approach in the structure of city government. The result showed that 5 out of 63 aspects of SD could be challenged in a society with Islamic values and principles: Tolerance, respect and participation…
Four Reasons of Building A Large Cathedral Mosque
Maybe you think that building a large cathedral mosque in an Islamic society such as Isfahan is a result of religious believes or in order to perform rituals, but there are some different motives. Looking over history revealed that building a Persian mosque had not been a matter of preparing…
Why Public Institutions Are Impotent To Reduce Air Pollution
During the last several years, Isfahan, a city in the center of Iran, has been placed among the most polluted cities in the world. I would like to talk about some reasons to show urban planners how political processes distraught urban environment. According to Isfahan governer, in polluted days of…
When Religion Brings Unity
While many considered religions the cause of schism and separation, and some metaphorically describe it the opiate of the masses, religion may give life to unity. This year, more than 18 million pilgrims went to the city of Karbala to commemorate the martyrdom of Hussein. To sense the huge crowd,…
How much renewable energies can improve Iran’s air pollution problem?
December third I participated in “Isfahan City Renewable Energy Conference” that was held at the Medical University of Isfahan. Speeches and presented information changed my viewpoint about the role of renewable energies in Iran’s future development. While renewable energies have great benefits for the environment, and investment in this field…