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Received: 2024/11/14 | Accepted: 2024/12/13 | Published: 2024/12/20
Received: 2024/11/14 | Accepted: 2024/12/13 | Published: 2024/12/20
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Fakhari F, Motevali S, Azimi Amoli J, Janbaz Ghobadi G. Urban Riverbank Land Use Management for Sustainable Tourism Development in Rivers of Noor City. GeoRes 2024; 39 (4) :399-407
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1- Department of Geography & Urban Planning, Noor Branch, Islamic Azad University, Noor, Iran
2- Department of Geography, Noor Branch, Islamic Azad University, Noor, Iran
2- Department of Geography, Noor Branch, Islamic Azad University, Noor, Iran
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Aims: The aim of this study was to examine the effects of organizing criteria for land uses along the riverbanks in the city of Noor in 2024.
Methodology: This research is applied and descriptive-analytical in nature, conducted in the city of Noor in 2024. The statistical population includes citizens and experts in urban management and tourism. A total of 379 individuals were selected through simple random sampling based on Cochran's formula. Data were collected using a questionnaire based on relevant indices and a five-point Likert scale. The validity and reliability of the instrument were ensured through expert validation and a Cronbach's alpha coefficient greater than 0.7. Data analysis was performed using SPSS software, with one-sample t-tests and Friedman tests used to evaluate and prioritize the criteria.
Findings: The criteria for recreational and welfare facilities, economic aspects, environmental factors, institutional and legal support, and public participation were found to be below the desired average, indicating significant weaknesses. In contrast, the criteria for physical infrastructure, security, and protection were above the average and played a positive role in sustainable tourism development. The proposed conceptual model emphasized the balance between natural, economic, social, and managerial dimensions.
Conclusion: Urban riverbank land use in Noor City has significant weaknesses in recreational and economic facilities, environmental sustainability, institutional support, and public participation, all scoring below desired levels. Conversely, infrastructure and security measures were found effective, aiding sustainable tourism development.
Methodology: This research is applied and descriptive-analytical in nature, conducted in the city of Noor in 2024. The statistical population includes citizens and experts in urban management and tourism. A total of 379 individuals were selected through simple random sampling based on Cochran's formula. Data were collected using a questionnaire based on relevant indices and a five-point Likert scale. The validity and reliability of the instrument were ensured through expert validation and a Cronbach's alpha coefficient greater than 0.7. Data analysis was performed using SPSS software, with one-sample t-tests and Friedman tests used to evaluate and prioritize the criteria.
Findings: The criteria for recreational and welfare facilities, economic aspects, environmental factors, institutional and legal support, and public participation were found to be below the desired average, indicating significant weaknesses. In contrast, the criteria for physical infrastructure, security, and protection were above the average and played a positive role in sustainable tourism development. The proposed conceptual model emphasized the balance between natural, economic, social, and managerial dimensions.
Conclusion: Urban riverbank land use in Noor City has significant weaknesses in recreational and economic facilities, environmental sustainability, institutional support, and public participation, all scoring below desired levels. Conversely, infrastructure and security measures were found effective, aiding sustainable tourism development.
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