Using principles of urban villages as a solution to improve life quality of citizens

Authors : Samaneh REZAEI

Pages : 3902-3908

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Publication Date : 2015-05-13

Article Type : Review Paper

Abstract :Abstract . Today, with the rapid growth of cities, we are encountered with spaces separation of residential areas and this causes the increase of citizens’ immigration. By using the principles of urban villages, we can achieve the design of sustainable residential areas. The idea of urban villages attempts to create a vital environment with the increase of people participation, environment protection, the priority of using public transportation and walking, etc. This study aimed to use the principles of urban villages to increase quality of life of citizens and township stability. The question is raised as how can we improve life quality of citizens by using principles of urban villages? This study is descriptive-analytic design. The data of principles of design in urban villages are collected by library studies. The results of the study showed that if there is a healthy village with some features as natural resources protection and combination of natural and anthropogenic environment, using efficient, integrated and human-based transportation, the presence of leisure spaces for all people, belonging, identity and other items, the residents feel safe to the urban environment and they can receive satisfaction and happiness well. 
Keywords : Urban villages, Life quality, Sustainable development, Sustainable residential area, Township stability

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