Assessment of Redevelopment Priorities of Abandoned Urban Spaces (Case Study: Tehran, district 18)

Urban planning is always heading to optimize using of unused and abandoned lands in order to avoid unsustainability. Redevelopment and reusing of these lands are playing significant roles for urban development. Proper planning could enhance the deficiency and contribute to prepare the needed land uses of cities. The purpose of this study is to determine and evaluate the status of these spaces of Tehran, district 18. First of all, environmental, physical, social and economic consequences of abandoned land was studied. Based on infill development approach and strategic vision, the development process of these lands was explained in local communities. To characterize the abandoned areas, some criteria were identified as indicators for evaluating land use capacity. Out of total 57008 land plots in the region, 15 unified land plots (sand quarries, Shadabad Iron Market, three brick furnace, six abandoned warehouses and four abandoned factories) were determined as abandoned spaces. AHP analysis method was used to the redevelopment plan based on the indicators of sustainable and intelligent development and adapted GIS maps. The results show that the land 1 with 189.8364 hectare is the priority for using in redevelopment planning for Tehran, district 18.