Urban Development Policy Making

Urban Development Policy Making

The role of urban management in urban culture and lifestyle

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Naser Ebadati 1
Lotfollah Forouzandeh 2
1 Associate Professor, Islamic Azad University, Eslamshahr branch, Tehran, Iran and Zaminkav environment and geology research Center
2 Professor, Department of Management, Tarbiat Modarres University, Tehran, Iran
10.22034/judpm.2025.502718.1006
Abstract
The significance of urban management in shaping urban culture and lifestyle cannot be understated. This article delves into the intricate relationship between urban development policies and their impact on the evolving cultural and social landscapes in cities within Iran. With the transition of city management responsibilities to non-governmental entities and public institutions, understanding its challenges and contributions becomes imperative. Utilizing a comprehensive approach that integrates articles, research studies, and library resources, this research adopts semi-structured qualitative interviews spanning the past three decades. By soliciting insights from cultural experts and urban management professionals, the study examines sociological, contextual, and behavioral determinants. The findings underscore that urban management policies both internal and influenced by global and governmental factors play pivotal roles in shaping urban culture, social services, and citizen lifestyles. The article emphasizes that a centralized approach to urban management, devoid of collaboration with relevant institutions and stakeholders, risks inefficiencies and challenges.
Keywords
Lifestyle
cultural planning
urban management
Subjects
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Urban Development Policy Making
Volume 1, Issue 1
Winter 2025
Pages 57-72

  • Receive Date 16 October 2024
  • Revise Date 15 November 2024
  • Accept Date 20 December 2024
  • Publish Date 04 January 2025