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Examining the Role of Pedestrian Street Organization Indicators in Achieving Gender-Sensitive Urban Design; a Case Study of Jannat Pedestrian Street, Mashhad
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The rapid expansion of metropolitan areas and the growing dominance of automobiles over public spaces have created multiple consequences in the everyday experiences of citizens, particularly for different social groups such as women, the elderly, and individuals with mobility limitations. One of the urban arenas where these inequalities become most visible is pedestrian streets—spaces, which, according to contemporary urban design theories, should serve as axes of social interaction, safety, and spatial justice. However, in many cases, deficiencies in organization, lack of inclusive facilities, and car-oriented planning have reduced spatial perception quality and the sense of safety for various groups.
This research, focusing on Jannat Pedestrian Street in Mashhad, investigates the role of pedestrian street organization indicators in realizing gender-sensitive urban design. The study is applied in nature and employs a descriptive–analytical method. Data were collected through library sources, field observations, and questionnaire surveys. For analysis, Friedman’s test with a significance level of 0.01, supported by SPSS and Excel software, was used to examine differences among respondent groups and to prioritize the indicators.
Findings reveal that indicators such as nighttime safety, route continuity, supportive and caregiving facilities, and universal accessibility demonstrated the greatest perceptual gaps between genders. Additionally, indicators such as diverse edge land uses and social pause spaces ranked next in importance. The results emphasize the necessity of municipal investment and policymaking toward redesigning pedestrian streets with a gender-sensitive approach—an effort that not only enhances quality of life and social safety but also provides a practical pathway to achieving spatial justice and fostering greater public trust in urban spaces.
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| Keywords: Gender-sensitive urban design, pedestrian street organization, spatial justice, safety and accessibility, Jannat Pedestrian Street Mashhad |
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Type of Study: Applicable |
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Accepted: 2025/09/9 | Published: 2025/09/9
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