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Heydarizade Shalli M, Haghir S, Heidarnattaj V. Investigating and examining the theoretical foundations of the ecological landscape to discover what the concept of water city is.. , JORS. 2025; 3 (8) : 6
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1- University of Tehran
2- University of Mazandaran
2- University of Mazandaran
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In the historical geography of Iran, water has served not only as a life-sustaining resource but also as a key force in shaping the spatial, structural, and symbolic dimensions of human settlements. As a generative element, it has influenced the formation of cities, neighborhoods, and landscapes, gaining a central place in Iranian ecology and cultural memory.
Despite its significance, the concept of the “Water City” (Shahr-e Âb)—as a structured model of the water-city relationship—remains underdeveloped in contemporary Iranian architectural and urban literature, often treated descriptively rather than analytically.
This study aims to explore the essence of the “Water City” by reinterpreting the relationship between water and environment within the paradigm of ecological landscape. The core question asks: what structural, functional, and semantic elements define a “Water City,” and how might it serve as an eco-compatible model for urban regeneration?
Through a case study of the city of Babol, the research highlights how water contributes to the urban landscape’s organization beyond mere infrastructure.
Findings indicate that a “Water City” is not just a city with waterways, but an integrated ecological, spatial, and cultural system where water plays a vital, identity-forming role. Rivers, in this context, act not as boundaries but as social and spatial catalysts. Understanding this model may provide new insights for sustainable development and nature-oriented urban design in Iranian cities.
Despite its significance, the concept of the “Water City” (Shahr-e Âb)—as a structured model of the water-city relationship—remains underdeveloped in contemporary Iranian architectural and urban literature, often treated descriptively rather than analytically.
This study aims to explore the essence of the “Water City” by reinterpreting the relationship between water and environment within the paradigm of ecological landscape. The core question asks: what structural, functional, and semantic elements define a “Water City,” and how might it serve as an eco-compatible model for urban regeneration?
Through a case study of the city of Babol, the research highlights how water contributes to the urban landscape’s organization beyond mere infrastructure.
Findings indicate that a “Water City” is not just a city with waterways, but an integrated ecological, spatial, and cultural system where water plays a vital, identity-forming role. Rivers, in this context, act not as boundaries but as social and spatial catalysts. Understanding this model may provide new insights for sustainable development and nature-oriented urban design in Iranian cities.
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Received: 2025/08/4 | Accepted: 2025/11/11 | Published: 2025/11/22
Received: 2025/08/4 | Accepted: 2025/11/11 | Published: 2025/11/22
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