In collaboration with Payame Noor University and Iranian Association For Environmental Assessment (IAEA)

Document Type : Science - Research

Authors

1 Associate Professor, Geography and Urban Planning, Shahid Chamran University, Ahvaz

2 MA, Geography and Urban Planning, Shahid Chamran University, Ahvaz

Abstract

This study aims to Analysis of Public Services From the Spatial Justice Perspective in Ahvaz. In terms of applied research and methods, a combination of analytical methods and data collection of library and documentary style used. The seven areas of Ahvaz as a geographical unit for measuring "spatial justice" and 15 indicators to achieve this Antkhabshdhand crucial public services. The use of fuzzy expert opinions to the importance of the environment was. For analysis and ranking of urban areas in terms of having the Public Service of models such as VIKOR, electrical and human development (HDI) and to reach a conclusion different models of data analysis, compilation techniques used is Kandrst. Data analysis showed that the zones 4, 3 and 2 as most enjoyed areas, zones 1 and 8 of the regions 6 and 7, the lower half of the municipal services they receive. To measure the relationship between the population and to municipal services, Pearson correlation test was used. The correlation coefficient (0/471) obtained indicates the fact that the weak link between population distribution and distribution services.

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