The Impact of Shadow Spaces on the Quality of Life of Citizens in the Metropolis of Ahvaz

Abstract

The significance and function of shaded areas in the existence and advancement of urban environments in arid regions are profoundly substantial. The physical and ecological ramifications of such spaces within the urban framework and their interplay with the ecological, social, and economic dimensions of urban populations are irrefutable. The summer months in Ahvaz generally exert considerable influences on the quality of life and living standards of residents in this urban center, particularly concerning the timing of their onset and duration. Consequently, this research endeavors to explore the impact of shaded areas on the quality of life of inhabitants in the Ahvaz metropolitan area. To achieve this objective, a questionnaire has been developed, and a survey of Ahwazi residents will be conducted, aiming to scrutinize and evaluate the correlation between shaded spaces and the quality of life of inhabitants through four indicators: urban comfort, adverse comparison, the role of urban governance, and civic responsibility. The findings of the research indicate that the urban center of Ahvaz encounters two principal obstacles in the enhancement of shaded environments. The initial obstacle pertains to the administration of shaded environments by the urban governance framework, while the subsequent obstacle arises from the deteriorated electricity distribution infrastructure and the aerial cable network that is inappropriately extended throughout the urban center of Ahvaz. These two obstacles, by directly influencing the quantity and proliferation of shaded environments, have the potential to significantly impact the quality of life for the residents of Ahvaz.