| Abstrakt: |
One of the aspects of sustainable urban development and balanced physical development is to be align with ecological and socio-economic environmental conditions. Despite numerous efforts in the field of sustainable spatial development of cities during the latter part of the twentieth century, this issue remains a significant challenge for geographers, urban planners, architects, and other professionals. In many developing countries, rapid urbanization and population growth have exacerbated environmental hazards in numerous cities. This becomes even more critical in smaller cities, as physical development, in addition to land use change, must meet the basic needs of the urban society. These needs include supply of safe and sufficient water, green space per capita, urban waste management, and addressing environmental pollution. The present study applies an analytical method with a specific purpose. The statistical population consists of university professors and experts in the field of research in Ardakan, who were selected through purposive sampling for conducting and implementing the research. To achieve the research objectives, a new analytical methodology called interpretive structural modeling (ISM) was used to determine and analyze the relationships between the factors in an integrated manner. Additionally, the factors were analyzed using MICMAC analysis to assess their impact and effectiveness on other components. The results of the interpretive structural model reveal three levels in the obtained model, demonstrating that managerial and physical factors are the most fundamental factors influencing the inner development of the city, thus requiring prioritization. In other words, any action taken to facilitate the internal development of the city must consider these factors along with the other factors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
