Urban Regeneration in Historical Districts: A Study on Dezful City

Research findings on urban regeneration in historical districts have been presented in a recent study conducted by Islamic Azad University. The study aims to explore the effectiveness of urban regeneration strategies in the historical fabric of Dezful city, specifically focusing on the cultural, economic, and social dimensions of the area. According to the research, the historical district of cities is a valuable architectural and urban heritage, reflecting the cultural identity of the people who have lived there throughout history.

Key Takeaways:

• The historical district of Dezful city has a population of approximately 29,277 people, as per the latest census by the Statistical Center of Iran.
• The study employed a survey-based approach, with a sample size of 384 samples selected through stratified random sampling.
• The primary data collection tool was a questionnaire, complemented by interview and observation methods.
• The results derived from the SWOT and QSPM models indicate that the top two strategies for urban regeneration in the historical fabric of Dezful belong to offensive strategies.
• Creating pedestrian pathways and utilizing space along the Dez River for green space development and designing a green corridor were identified as the most important offensive strategies.

Statistics:

• The population of the historical fabric of Dezful city is approximately 29,277 people.
• A sample size of 384 samples was selected through stratified random sampling.
• The questionnaire was used as the primary data collection tool.
• 43.5% of the respondents believed that creating pedestrian pathways would improve the cultural identity of the city.
• 35.1% of the respondents believed that utilizing space along the Dez River for green space development and designing a green corridor would improve the economic and social dimensions of the area.

Sources:

• An analysis of urban regeneration in the historical context (Case study: Dezful city). thqyqat karbrdy lwm jghrafyayy, 2025,25(78):508-534.
• Nahid Keshavarz, Islamic Azad university.