University of Isfahan Spatial Planning 2228-7485 1 1 2011 07 23 Drawing up some indexes to recognizing blighted fabrics Drawing up some indexes to recognizing blighted fabrics 103 120 15894 FA K. Sedaghat Rostami Master of Science (MSc) in Urban Planning, Urban and Regional Planning, Isfahan Art University G. Etemad Ph.D. in Urban Development, Assistant Professor, Azad University R. Bidram Urban Economics, Assistant Professor, Isfahan Art University J. Molaz Master of Science (MSc) in Urban Planning, Urban and Regional Planning, Instructor of Isfahan Art University Journal Article 2016 06 14 The dynamic system of city is changing constantly. With passing time, some problems such as poverty, disorganized, environmental pollutions, etc will change the image of some parts of the city and give them a different image which has signs of deterioration. The issue which we face today is recognizing such these urban fabrics which is going out of city cycle and converted to blighted areas. The research method which is used in this assay is descriptive- analytic method; also, this assay tries to gather all required information through studying documents of related organizations and library resources, internet searching and interviewing with related managers who are familiar with research subject. Then, all information will process with a professional view. At the end, some indexes will be drawn up through using index making principles to identify blighted fabrics. The result is that in Iran, blighted fabrics are divided in to two categories named deteriorated fabrics and informal settlements which have some indicators to be specified. In spite, these indicators are not comprehensive in some cases and need some corrections. But it is better to use some indexes for recognizing blighted fabrics which have overall view in urban issues and avoid separating all kinds of blighted fabrics. Furthermore, all kinds of historical, industrial, abandoned commercial areas and etc. should be considered as blighted areas and should be treated as an integrated unit. Moreover, the indexes should be adjusted in the way which decreases ambiguities with presenting criterion for evaluation. The dynamic system of city is changing constantly. With passing time, some problems such as poverty, disorganized, environmental pollutions, etc will change the image of some parts of the city and give them a different image which has signs of deterioration. The issue which we face today is recognizing such these urban fabrics which is going out of city cycle and converted to blighted areas. The research method which is used in this assay is descriptive- analytic method; also, this assay tries to gather all required information through studying documents of related organizations and library resources, internet searching and interviewing with related managers who are familiar with research subject. Then, all information will process with a professional view. At the end, some indexes will be drawn up through using index making principles to identify blighted fabrics. The result is that in Iran, blighted fabrics are divided in to two categories named deteriorated fabrics and informal settlements which have some indicators to be specified. In spite, these indicators are not comprehensive in some cases and need some corrections. But it is better to use some indexes for recognizing blighted fabrics which have overall view in urban issues and avoid separating all kinds of blighted fabrics. Furthermore, all kinds of historical, industrial, abandoned commercial areas and etc. should be considered as blighted areas and should be treated as an integrated unit. Moreover, the indexes should be adjusted in the way which decreases ambiguities with presenting criterion for evaluation. https://sppl.ui.ac.ir/article_15894_1423ff8595132fbc8511a5e134ffd13b.pdf