Visual Management of Urban Riverscapes (a case study of the central area of Ahvaz city)

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Document Type : علمی - پژوهشی

Authors

• Mahsa Chizfahm daneshmandian ¹
• Fatemeh Poodat ²
• Roohollah Mojtahedzadeh ²

¹ PhD student in Islamic Urbanism, Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism, Islamic Arts University of Tabriz , Tabriz, Iran

² Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran

https://doi.org/10.22067/jgusd.2023.77951.1230

Abstract

Inappropriate placement of high-rise buildings can irreparably damage the urban landscape and destroy the opportunity to create a sense of identity.It is especially important in cities with high-quality views of water. The riverscapes of Ahvaz city, has recently been suffered by unprincipled constructions; And it will undoubtedly lead to chaos in the near future. Consequently, the current research aims to develop an effective methodology for managing the riverscape in Ahvaz's central part (formation). Research methods combine quantitative and qualitative approaches. As a first step, views have been recognized, coded and analyzed. Following that, a 3D-isovist and accurate visual representation (AVR) techniques were developed to simulate the optimal height situation. The findings highlight the six categories of potential and current improvements views to river landscapes. Additionally, it accurately displays the height thresholds that permit development close to Karun. Height thresholds prevent tall buildings from being placed incorrectly; for instance, the 19-story skyscraper next to Karun in the Bagh Malek neighborhood had to be placed at least 400 meters behind the riverbed. Unlike other existing research on riverscape, this research focuses on a systematic and quantitative framework for analyzing urban landscapes rather than relying solely on qualitative data. allowing for greater accuracy and scalability. The findings of the proposed procedure in this study have the potential to alter and enhance plans for urban development with regard to landscape.

Visual Management of Urban Riverscapes (a case study of the central area of Ahvaz city)

Visual Management of Urban Riverscapes (a case study of the central area of Ahvaz city)

Keywords

• Visual management
• urban riverscapes
• high-rise building
• height threshold
• central area (formation) of Ahvaz

Main Subjects

• urban planinnin