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The dispersed growth of the metropolis has led to the surrounding towns being exposed to development and integrated into the cities. As towns and cities merge, spatial relationships have become intricate, resulting in significant changes in physical, economic, sociocultural, and environmental aspects. The metropolis of Tabriz is no exception to this phenomenon. Therefore, the primary aim of the study is to identify and analyze the factors influencing the integration of neighboring towns into the metropolis of Tabriz. In this research, a descriptive-exploratory method and questionnaire survey were employed. The research's statistical population, consisting of urban and rural experts and specialists, was comprised of 30 individuals. Data analysis was conducted using the structural equations method with the SPSS and Amos software. The findings revealed three latent exogenous constructs: "internal factors, " "proximity to the metropolis, " and "external factors, " which highlight the key aspects of village integration into the metropolis. Notably, proximity factors to the metropolis exhibited the highest loading at 0.89. The study concluded that economic factors, physical characteristics, and sociocultural parameters have a significant impact on the integration of villages into the metropolis, while internal factors within the villages have a lesser influence. According to experts, economic factors play a crucial role in the annexation of towns to the city, prompting low-income individuals from various city areas to migrate to these parts and merge them into the city. Therefore, it is evident that organizing the integration of towns into the city can positively impact the expansion and development of the metropolis of Tabriz. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
