| Article Title En | Analysis of urban public spaces with an age-friendly city approach (case study of District 3 of Isfahan city) |
|---|---|
| Authors | Somayh gorjali-Aboozar vafaei |
| Journal | Journal of Geographical Research on Desert Areas |
| Publication Name En | Journal of Geographical Research on Desert Areas |
| Dor Code | 10.22034/grd.2026.24409.1691 |
| Presented by | University of Kashan |
| Page number | 167-200 |
| Page Number To | 200 |
| Paper Type | Original Research |
| Published At | 2026-06-30 |
| Journal Grade | Scientific - research |
| Journal Type | Typographic |
| Journal Country | Iran, Islamic Republic Of |
| Keywords | Isfahan, Age-friendly city, urban space, Quality of life. |
Abstract
With the increasing elderly population, the need to reconsider the design of urban spaces to enhance the quality of life has become more urgent. This issue is particularly important in cities that are facing the phenomenon of population aging. The present study was conducted to analyze urban public spaces within the framework of an age-friendly city approach in District 3 of Isfahan.This research is applied in its objective and descriptive–analytical in its method. Data were collected through library studies and field surveys (questionnaires). The statistical population consisted of elderly residents aged 65 and above in District 3, and based on Cochran’s formula, a sample of 400 individuals was selected using the simple random sampling method. Data analysis was carried out using SPSS and AMOS software, applying statistical tests such as the one-sample t-test, Pearson correlation, and structural equation modeling (SEM).The findings revealed that the open spaces and buildings component, with a mean score of 2.56, the transportation component with a mean score of 2.47, the social participation component with a mean score of 2.07, and the recreational and cultural component with a mean score of 1.73, were not in a desirable condition. Furthermore, based on the results of the structural model analysis, the open spaces and buildings component, with a factor loading of 0.96, and the recreational-cultural component, with a factor loading of 0.83, were identified as the most influential factors, ranking first and second in importance, respectively.The results of the validity assessment indicate that improving the condition of public spaces in line with the age-friendly city approach in District 3 requires a comprehensive understanding of the interactions between the elderly population and urban environmental transformations, and the integration of this understanding into the design and implementation of effective public policies within the scope of urban management and planning.