Development drivers for urban regeneration and livability in worn-out neighborhoods

Development driver projects are recognized as tools for revitalizing and regenerating worn-out urban fabrics. Recent studies emphasize the importance of development driver projects for regeneration across three scales: macro, medium, and micro. However, research has lacked an examination of the imp...

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Main Authors: Seyed Mostafa Hedayatnezhad Kashi, Sarfaraz Hashemkhani Zolfani, Mahsa Ghane, Jurgita Antuchevičienė, Vaidotas Trinkūnas
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Published: Vilnius Gediminas Technical University 2025-04-01
Series:International Journal of Strategic Property Management
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Online Access:https://jcem.vgtu.lt/index.php/IJSPM/article/view/23585
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author Seyed Mostafa Hedayatnezhad Kashi
Sarfaraz Hashemkhani Zolfani
Mahsa Ghane
Jurgita Antuchevičienė
Vaidotas Trinkūnas
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description Development driver projects are recognized as tools for revitalizing and regenerating worn-out urban fabrics. Recent studies emphasize the importance of development driver projects for regeneration across three scales: macro, medium, and micro. However, research has lacked an examination of the impact of indicators at all three scales. To fill this research gap, the present study investigates the effect of development driver indicators on the regeneration of the worn-out fabric of Semnan, one of Iran’s historic and significant cities. This research initially identifies 16 indicators across the three scales. Data were collected from 385 residents and analyzed using the Phi coefficient and structural equation modeling. The results of the Phi test indicated that development projects could act as “nuclei for urban transformation of the worn-out fabric of Semnan”. Furthermore, the structural equation modeling analysis revealed that development driver indicators at the macro scale, such as parks (0.71) and landscape design (0.66), have a significant impact on regeneration. This study emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive approach to regeneration and suggests that active stakeholder participation in various stages of regeneration is essential. The findings of this study can serve as guidance for policymakers and urban planners in Iran and other countries.
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spelling doaj-art-7d6e02840d464a0bb6fde64774b54acf2025-08-20T03:06:42ZengVilnius Gediminas Technical UniversityInternational Journal of Strategic Property Management1648-715X1648-91792025-04-0129210.3846/ijspm.2025.23585Development drivers for urban regeneration and livability in worn-out neighborhoodsSeyed Mostafa Hedayatnezhad Kashi0Sarfaraz Hashemkhani Zolfani1Mahsa Ghane2Jurgita Antuchevičienė3Vaidotas Trinkūnas4Faculty of Geography and Environmental Planning, University of Sistan and Baluchestan, Zahedan, IranSchool of Engineering, Universidad Catolica del Norte, Larrondo 1281, Coquimbo, ChileDepartment of Urban Planning, University of Tehran, Kish International Campus, Tehran, IranDepartment of Construction Management and Real Estate, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Saulėtekio al. 11, LT-10223 Vilnius, LithuaniaDepartment of Construction Management and Real Estate, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Saulėtekio al. 11, LT-10223 Vilnius, Lithuania Development driver projects are recognized as tools for revitalizing and regenerating worn-out urban fabrics. Recent studies emphasize the importance of development driver projects for regeneration across three scales: macro, medium, and micro. However, research has lacked an examination of the impact of indicators at all three scales. To fill this research gap, the present study investigates the effect of development driver indicators on the regeneration of the worn-out fabric of Semnan, one of Iran’s historic and significant cities. This research initially identifies 16 indicators across the three scales. Data were collected from 385 residents and analyzed using the Phi coefficient and structural equation modeling. The results of the Phi test indicated that development projects could act as “nuclei for urban transformation of the worn-out fabric of Semnan”. Furthermore, the structural equation modeling analysis revealed that development driver indicators at the macro scale, such as parks (0.71) and landscape design (0.66), have a significant impact on regeneration. This study emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive approach to regeneration and suggests that active stakeholder participation in various stages of regeneration is essential. The findings of this study can serve as guidance for policymakers and urban planners in Iran and other countries. https://jcem.vgtu.lt/index.php/IJSPM/article/view/23585worn-out issueregenerationdevelopment driverslivabilityurban developmentneighborhood
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Development drivers for urban regeneration and livability in worn-out neighborhoods
International Journal of Strategic Property Management
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title Development drivers for urban regeneration and livability in worn-out neighborhoods
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title_short Development drivers for urban regeneration and livability in worn-out neighborhoods
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urban development
neighborhood
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