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journal of sustainable rural development

Analysis of Effective Indicators on the Livability of Villages Peripheral of Cities (Case Study: Peripheral Villages of Rasht City, Iran)

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Document Type : Research Paper

Authors
Maryam Alinaghipour 1
Eisa pourramzan 2
1 Ph.D. in Geography and Rural Planning, Rasht Branch, Islamic Azad University, Rasht, Iran
2 Associate Professor, Department of Geography, Rasht Branch, Islamic Azad University, Rasht, Iran
10.22034/jsrd.2026.429035.1172
Abstract
Purpose: Livability refers to the ability of a place to meet the biological needs of residents, both material and immaterial, thereby improving the quality of life and creating a suitable environment for the flourishing of residents' capabilities. This concept is reflected in people's sense of satisfaction with their living environment and is considered a prelude to achieving sustainability and improving the quality of life. Today, the assessment and evaluation of viability in the field of planning and policy-making of rural settlements have received much attention. The purpose of this study is to determine the level of livability of rural settlements around the metropolis of Rasht. Research is applied in nature and employs a descriptive-analytical method.
Methods: The statistical population of this study consists of 37 villages around the metropolis of Rasht, which have been studied in full. The Copras method was used to analyze the data.
Results: The Findings indicate that the continuity and sense of belonging index, with an average of 18.04, has the highest impact, and the tourism index, with an average of 1.20, has the least impact on the livability of the studied villages. The results of the Copras method show that Kamakel and Pileh Darben villages, with N values ​​of 100 and 98.880, respectively, have the best habitat status, while Klash Talshan and Varazgah villages, with N values of 75.070 and 74.378, respectively, are in the weakest condition. Based on the percentage of importance, the studied villages are classified into three levels: high livability, medium viability, and low viability.
Conclusion: The results of this study can pave the way for future planning. With knowledge of the priority villages, the proposed programs can be more targeted and practical, thereby increasing the welfare of residents.
Keywords
Peripheral Villages, Livability, Rasht City, Guilan Province, Iran
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