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Hoseinzadeh M, Jafari S, Ghanbari Y, Bagherzadeh S. Reading the Urban Landscape;
Spatial Capacity of Territories in the Spatial Organization of the City-Rivers of Khuzestan: A Case Study of Dezful City. JORS 2025; 2 (5) :68-79
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1- Department of Landscape Architecture, School of Architecture, College of Fine Arts, University of Tehran, Iran
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Many urban development initiatives in Iran have failed since spatial capacities have been overlooked, resulting from reductionist approaches. Dezful city, as an example with incomparable natural, historical, and cultural capacities, has encountered challenges in the interactions between the city and the river. Accordingly, the present study attempts to understand how we can achieve sustainable and place-based development in Dezful city by utilizing the landscape approach and harnessing the spatial capacities of the Dez River This study attempts to discover and analyze the spatial capacities of the territories related to the Dez River and seeks to provide strategies to fortify the interactions between the city and the river and achieve balanced and sustainable development. This research employed a descriptive-analytical method drawing on field observations, map review, historical document study, and interviews. Analyzing the capacities and challenges of the territories adjacent to the Dez River is the main concern of this study. The results show that the Dez River, in addition to its environmental and economic importance, has a significant role in the spatial organization and identity of the city. However, improper exploitation and inefficient planning have enfeebled the city’s interactions with the river. The proposed strategies include reinforcing the river banks as place-making elements, designing social and recreational spaces, and redefining the role of the river in the spatial cohesion of the city. Such strategies can improve the quality of life of citizens, protect the environment, and promote sustainable urban development. This study finally classified and presented its strategies in two main categories.
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Accepted: 2025/02/19 | Published: 2025/07/25
Accepted: 2025/02/19 | Published: 2025/07/25
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