Urban Public Policy and the Formation of Dilapidated Abandoned Buildings in Historic Cities: Causes, Impacts and Recommendations

The contradictory and inefficient nature of urban public policy in Iranian historic cities has been subject to long debates recent years, even led disorganisation the formation dilapidated abandoned buildings (DABs). Under current policies, three government agencies oversee management cities. projects processes that have yet be implemented by these are crucial for solving problems associated with DABs. This research aims investigate policies essential key players stakeholders order ameliorate problem DABs, which literature proven socio-spatial disadvantage. A qualitative semi-structured enquiry was conducted, were evaluated on basis 19 in-depth interviews regarding Yazd, Kashan Isfahan. results analysed using cutting sorting techniques, thematic critical narrative analysis. Several inadequacies specified. could help decision-makers create efficient plans respect reduction an approach can considered regeneration life