Department of Environmental Planning, Management and HSE, Faculty of Environment, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
10.48306/juem.2025.554009.1121
Abstract
In today's world, urbanization has become the dominant form of human life, and the high concentration of population, economic activities, environmental pollution, excessive consumption of resources, and production of enormous amount of pollutants in urban areas have caused a severe decline in the quality of habitat in these areas. The metropolis of Tehran, as the capital of Iran, faces numerous environmental problems that have resulted in pressure on natural resources, environmental pollution, and, as a result, a decrease in the quality of habitat for humans and other living beings. Therefore, the aim of this research is to provide a framework for integrating Habitat quality assessment indicators into sustainable development planning for the city of Tehran. First, by a comprehensive literature review, the initial set of urban quality indicators was identified and later validated by consulting with 16 experts in relevant specializations. Then, these indicators were ranked for Tehran using a researcher-made questionnaire based on the Lawshe method using expert opinions. Based on the results, 15 important and key indicators were obtained, the most important of which were the status and availability of water resources, air pollution, water pollution, urban green space, and green and blue infrastructure. Finally, the obtained indicators were classified into 4 main categories, and strategies were presented for integrating habitat quality indicators into Tehran's sustainable development planning.
Dormanesh,A. , Zebardast,L. and Balist,J. (2025). Introducing a Framework for Integrating Habitat Quality Indicators into Urban Planning to Improve Livability and Sustainable Development (Case Study: Tehran Metropolis). Journal of Urban Environmental Management, 3(4), 19-36. doi: 10.48306/juem.2025.554009.1121
MLA
Dormanesh,A. , , Zebardast,L. , and Balist,J. . "Introducing a Framework for Integrating Habitat Quality Indicators into Urban Planning to Improve Livability and Sustainable Development (Case Study: Tehran Metropolis)", Journal of Urban Environmental Management, 3, 4, 2025, 19-36. doi: 10.48306/juem.2025.554009.1121
HARVARD
Dormanesh A., Zebardast L., Balist J. (2025). 'Introducing a Framework for Integrating Habitat Quality Indicators into Urban Planning to Improve Livability and Sustainable Development (Case Study: Tehran Metropolis)', Journal of Urban Environmental Management, 3(4), pp. 19-36. doi: 10.48306/juem.2025.554009.1121
CHICAGO
A. Dormanesh, L. Zebardast and J. Balist, "Introducing a Framework for Integrating Habitat Quality Indicators into Urban Planning to Improve Livability and Sustainable Development (Case Study: Tehran Metropolis)," Journal of Urban Environmental Management, 3 4 (2025): 19-36, doi: 10.48306/juem.2025.554009.1121
VANCOUVER
Dormanesh A., Zebardast L., Balist J. Introducing a Framework for Integrating Habitat Quality Indicators into Urban Planning to Improve Livability and Sustainable Development (Case Study: Tehran Metropolis). JUEM, 2025; 3(4): 19-36. doi: 10.48306/juem.2025.554009.1121
