Future Study of Key Drivers for Achieving a Low-Carbon City: A Case Study of Tabriz Metropolis

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1 MSc. , Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Faculty of Planning and Environmental Sciences, Tabriz University

2 Faculty member of the Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Faculty of Planning and Environmental Sciences, University of Tabriz.

3 Faculty member of the Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Faculty of Planning and Environmental Sciences, University of Tabriz

Abstract

Climate change poses a serious threat to cities and their inhabitants. The primary driver of this change is the emission and production of greenhouse gases, where cities play a vital role. Tabriz, a metropolis with industrial centers, daily traffic of thousands of vehicles, and consumption of millions of liters of gasoline, faces significant challenges related to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. This research aims to identify and analyze the key factors influencing the realization of low-carbon urban development in Tabriz. Employing a descriptive-analytical methodology and MICMAC software, the study examines the relationships among 28 key factors. The statistical population comprised experts and specialists in urban planning and environmental science, from which a sample of 30 individuals was selected using a targeted sampling method. Data were collected through a literature review, expert interviews, and questionnaires. Following analysis, the factors were classified. The results indicate that the protection and development of natural resources, the use of renewable energy, increased walking and pedestrian trips, a small-scale urban structure, and ecosystem protection are key drivers for achieving low-carbon urban development in Tabriz. Moreover, the research demonstrates that synergy among these factors can positively impact the city's sustainable development. Therefore, Tabriz's transition to a low-carbon city requires attention to these identified key factors and the development of comprehensive and integrated policies. These policies should focus on incentivizing renewable energy development, promoting compact urban design, and creating sustainable infrastructure to reduce carbon emissions and improve the quality of life for Tabriz's citizens.

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Journal of Urban Ecology Researches

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 03 June 2025

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  • Receive Date: 07 May 2024
  • Revise Date: 16 April 2025
  • Accept Date: 03 June 2025

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