The future form, sustainable urban design and the effect of urban infrastructures: a case study of the Region One of Tehran municipality

摘要

Sustainable development is integrated and unfolds with respect to different aspects.Therefore, the concept of sustainability in cities could be analyzed from a variety of facets. It isnecessary to study the impact of urban infrastructures on urban sustainability since there is a significantrelationship between urban infrastructures and urban development. Urban infrastructures and facilitiesaccount for economic, social and environmental improvements. The aim of this study is to analyze theimpact of urban infrastructures on urban sustainability based on the indicators of sustainable urbandevelopment. It also seeks to provide novel guidelines and procedures for an optimum use of urbaninfrastructures with the purpose of helping urban sustainability. The results show that the efficient use ofurban infrastructures leads us to urban sustainability.