Exploring the Image ability of the Central Business District in Sabzevar City, Iran

Mehdi Fallahi Panah; Dr. B. Shankar

doi:https://doi.org/10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V47P229

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Volume 47 | Number 2 | Year 2017 | Article Id. IJETT-V47P229 | DOI : https://doi.org/10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V47P229

Exploring the Image ability of the Central Business District in Sabzevar City, Iran

Mehdi Fallahi Panah, Dr. B. Shankar

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Mehdi Fallahi Panah, Dr. B. Shankar, "Exploring the Image ability of the Central Business District in Sabzevar City, Iran," International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology (IJETT), vol. 47, no. 2, pp. 176-182, 2017. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V47P229

Abstract

Urban spaces are liveable, vital and perceivable multi-dimensional places. They are formed by buildings and blocks and are perceived by citizens and have many inter-related urban activities in between. The importance of socially active city streets is considered vital not only for people, who use the streets; but it is also important for the health and sustainability of the city. Sabzevar CBD streets have an important role and challenge in place making, therefore, they should be designed or improved as not only being a physical path of connecting various uses but also to create the sense of place for individuals and communities. This paper attempts to find out the user’s perceptions and mental images related to SabzevarCenral Business District (CBD) and, the spatial image, cognitive urban image was used for study of urban design elements.

Keywords

Imageability, Mental Image, Street, Path, Land Mark.

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