ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE Urban architecture, design, development and planning
How traditional symbols can be used as inspiration source in shaping the urban architecture?

M. Khakzand; S. Babaei

Volume 1, Issue 2 , April 2016, Pages 73-82

https://doi.org/10.22034/ijhcum.2016.01.02.001

Abstract
  This paper explores the developing of how designers can search for inspiration source which provided in the form of traditional elements and archetypes and also their role on idea generation in design from building to urban measure. In order to clarify of this, current study focuses on the Far-East region ...  Read More

ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE Urban architecture, design, development and planning
Analysis of spatial distribution of Tehran Metropolis urban services using models of urban planning

A. Lorestani; Z. Yaghoubpour; R. Shirzadian

Volume 1, Issue 2 , April 2016, Pages 83-92

https://doi.org/10.22034/ijhcum.2016.01.02.002

Abstract
  The process of spatial distribution of urban services in order to provide equitable access to opportunities and reduced regional disparities, and earning the highest citizen satisfaction are among the main challenges facing urban management. This requires knowledge of the current status of spatial distribution ...  Read More

ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE Urban health, safety and environment (HSE)
Public transport risk assessment through fault tree analysis

Z. Yaghoubpour; S. Givehchi; M.A. Tabrizi; F. Masoudi; L. Nourian

Volume 1, Issue 2 , April 2016, Pages 93-102

https://doi.org/10.22034/ijhcum.2016.01.02.003

Abstract
  This study focused on the public transport risk assessment in District one of ​​Tehran through Fault Tree Analysis involving the three criteria of human, vehicle and road in Haddon matrix. In fact, it examined the factors contributing to the occurrence of road accidents at several urban black spots ...  Read More

ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE Urban architecture, design, development and planning
An analysis of cultural land use spatial distributions using geographic information system in District 3 of Tehran Municipality

R. Farhady; E. Tamimi

Volume 1, Issue 2 , April 2016, Pages 103-116

https://doi.org/10.22034/ijhcum.2016.01.02.004

Abstract
  This research has been conducted with the aim of analyzing the spatial distribution of existing cultural land use in district 3 of Tehran Municipality and proposal for new site selection for cultural land use in this district. After studying previous researches on the issues of land use and site selection, ...  Read More

CASE STUDY Urban social and cultural welfare
Changes in socio-economic and health condition of rehabilitated slum dwellers in Kolkata, West Bengal

M.H. Askari; K. Gupta

Volume 1, Issue 2 , April 2016, Pages 117-122

https://doi.org/10.22034/ijhcum.2016.01.02.005

Abstract
  The cancerous spread of slum has been a rampant problem in urban areas worldwide. The acute shortage of housing facilities compels the poor to live in slums. Proper rehabilitation is considered as a very essential remedial measure to provide better living environment to slum peoples. This study is an ...  Read More

CASE STUDY Urban health, safety and environment (HSE)
Urban green spaces assessment approach to health, safety and environment

B. Akbari Neisiani; S.M. Seyedan; E. Radfar

Volume 1, Issue 2 , April 2016, Pages 123-132

https://doi.org/10.22034/ijhcum.2016.01.02.006

Abstract
  The city is alive with dynamic systems, where parks and urban green spaces have high strategic importance which help to improve living conditions. Urban parks are used as visual landscape with so many benefits such as reducing stress, reducing air pollution and producing oxygen, creating opportunities ...  Read More

CASE STUDY Human capital in urban management
Identification and prioritization of effective factors in fire incidents preparation programs

M. Arvan; S. Givehchi; S. Rokhsati

Volume 1, Issue 2 , April 2016, Pages 133-140

https://doi.org/10.22034/ijhcum.2016.01.02.007

Abstract
  One of the major challenges in mega cities is the degree of the preparedness of organizations, institutions and people in facing with critical conditions and their immediate reaction according to pre-defined instructions. Identification of priorities and acting accordingly is an undeniable factor in ...  Read More

SHORT COMMUNICATION Human capital in urban management
Urban sustainable development from public participation in urban management

L. Karimifard

Volume 1, Issue 2 , April 2016, Pages 141-148

https://doi.org/10.22034/ijhcum.2016.01.02.008

Abstract
  Urban management in any context has a different economic, social and political structure, which is in harmony with the existing models of organization. In spite of these differences, in order to reach a sustainable urban development, several different conferences should be referred to. In the “Brundtland ...  Read More