Evaluation of New Urbanism Principles: Hybrid AHP-TOPSIS Multi-Criteria Analysis Framework (Case Study: Neighborhoods of Historical Zone of Shiraz)

A large number of studies show that uncontrolled and unplanned spatial and functional developmentsin old central districts of large and medium-sized Iranian cities in past few decades have resulted in many unpleasanttransformations. Thus, the historic urban fabrics have gradually lost their socio-economic livability and quality and thisissue has led to urban distress, blight and deterioration.The main objective of this research is to evaluate quality of historical neighborhood of zone eight of Shiraz metropolismunicipality [Old CBD] according to set criteria based on New Urbanism Approach and Principles. This is appliedresearch with descriptive – analytical methodology, using a hybrid AHP – TOPSSIS analysis methodology. By rankingthese historical districts according to their current quality and capacity, we can determine best cases for developmentwith the low intervention level strategy. The results of multi criteria analysis indicate that among the twelve districts inthe historical fabric of Shiraz, Sang-e-Siyah, Mordestan and Meydan-e-Shah are the three best cases for developmentregarding the potentials and capacity and qualities in historical fabric of Shiraz.