Hosain Nazmfar; Ali Eshghei Chaharbarj; Mosib Mohamadi
Abstract
The purpose of the present study, was the evaluation of sustainability levels of Kohgiluyeh and Boyerahmad Provinces in terms of urban sustainability indicators with an emphasis on social, physical and urban dimensions out in three general indicators and 22 sub-indicators. The research method is descriptive-analytic ...
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The purpose of the present study, was the evaluation of sustainability levels of Kohgiluyeh and Boyerahmad Provinces in terms of urban sustainability indicators with an emphasis on social, physical and urban dimensions out in three general indicators and 22 sub-indicators. The research method is descriptive-analytic with an objective purpose. The study area is Kohgiluyeh and Boyerahmad provinces. In this research, the indices were weighted by expert experts using the ANP model. To analyze the data and determine the degree of sustainability ratings we used VIKOR multi-criteria decision-making method for the cities. Based on the VIKOR cities were classified into three categories: developed, moderately developed and deprived of development. The results showed that the gap between the most developed city (Boyer Ahmad) and the most deprived city (Lande) was quite evident. It shows that the spatial distribution of services and facilities has not been equitable in planning and policy making. Therefore, the development trend at Kohgiluyeh and Boyerahmad provinces is uneven. The provincial authorities should focus their policies on disadvantaged and less developed areas to reduce the gap between areas in order to achieve stability.
