Analysing Complete Street Design Principles Using Space Syntax Methodology in a Case of Haft-e-Tir Square, Tehran

Abstract

Research on urban fabric has long been a focus of interest for researchers and planners. In response to the automobile-centric design of cities, approaches such as Complete Streets have emerged to create accessible, people-centric environments by integrating various transportation modes. The study is to understand how complete street design strategies influence the connectivity and integration of the urban fabric, focusing on Haft-e-Tir Square in Tehran as a case study. Employing space syntax methodology, the current layout and a design proposal based on Complete Street strategies for the square had analysed to reveal the impact of this planning and design principle on the city’s urban fabric. The result uncovers how Complete Street hold promise in improving urban functionality and elevating the life quality. The design proposal’s interventions proved that by prioritizing pedestrians, cyclists, motorists, and transit riders, the level of safety, walkability, liveability, and environmental sustainability of the area can improve. Moreover, the findings showed a considerable reduction in the pedestrian and traffic congestion, resulting in supports for local businesses and improved urban functionalities. By contributing to the ongoing discourse on Complete Streets and its impact on shaping urban environments, this research is paving the way for future studies in this area.