journal of sustainable rural development

journal of sustainable rural development

Analysis of Sustainable Development Indicators in the Green Spaces of Villages Surrounding Rasht City

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors
1 PhD Student, Department of Geography and Urban Planning, Zahedan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Zahedan, Iran
2 Associate Professor, Department of Geography and Urban Planning, Zahedan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Zahedan, Iran.
Abstract
Purpose: Green spaces are indicators of societal development, encompassing environmental, social, cultural, economic, and physical dimensions. Their significance and role in the life and development of urban and rural areas make them considered key indicators of sustainable development. In this context, the main objective of this research is to analyze the presence of sustainable development indicators in the green spaces of villages surrounding Rasht city.
Methods: This study is applied in terms of its objective, descriptive-analytical in nature, and employs a survey method. Data collection was conducted using library research and fieldwork (questionnaires). To analyze the findings, SPSS software was utilized, applying t-tests and Pearson correlation tests.
Results: The results of the t-test indicated that the mean scores for all examined indicators were below the average value (3). Therefore, the presence of sustainability indicators (economic, social, physical, and environmental) in the green spaces of villages surrounding Rasht City is at an unfavorable level for both components. Additionally, the results of the correlation test revealed that there is no significant positive relationship between the rural green space variable and the dimensions of sustainability (economic sustainability with a coefficient of 0.118, social sustainability with 0.101, physical sustainability with 0.123, and environmental sustainability with 0.115) at a significant level greater than 0.05.
Conclusion: Planning and investment in the development and preservation of green spaces should be prioritized as a key focus in rural development policies. This approach is essential for achieving sustainability across all its dimensions in the villages under study.
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