نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
عنوان مقاله English
نویسندگان English
A B S T R A C T
Contemporary cities, particularly in developing countries, are experiencing continuous population growth and urbanization, which necessitates attention to the establishment of spatial justice in the distribution of urban services. The inappropriate distribution of urban services can lead to citizen dissatisfaction and an increase in social and economic inequalities. This study aims to examine equitable access to urban services (health centers, education, public transportation, parks, and green spaces) across different neighborhoods of Marvdasht city, identify existing inequalities in this regard, and provide solutions for improving the distribution of urban services and enhancing the quality of life of residents. This research is descriptive-analytical in nature. The statistical population included all citizens of Marvdasht city (166,000 people), and based on Cochran's formula, a sample size of 384 individuals was determined. Data were analyzed using a researcher-designed questionnaire and SPSS software, employing statistical methods such as the chi-square test and Tukey HSD. The results indicated that the distribution of urban services across different neighborhoods of Marvdasht has been unbalanced. Central and more populous neighborhoods such as "Saipa" and "Masjed al-Rasoul to Tamin Ejtemaei" have the highest level of access to services, while peripheral neighborhoods such as "Shahrbani to Bagh Farhadi" and "Sehlabad and Ferdowsi" are more deprived in this regard. The largest share belongs to respondents who have access to educational centers (79.9%); however, the existence of neighborhoods with poor access or long travel times requires the attention of urban managers. These inequalities demonstrate the necessity of more precise and justice-oriented planning to reduce existing gaps in the distribution of urban services. The most important demands of citizens for urban improvement pertain to developmental and economic domains, and the present recommendations include increasing investment in deprived neighborhoods, developing the public transportation network, and establishing educational and health centers in peripheral areas.
کلیدواژهها English