Shiraz Comprehensive Plan Revision Approved

The revision of Shiraz's comprehensive plan, with a human-centered urban planning approach and several amendments, was approved after 10 specialized sessions held by the technical committee of the Secretariat of Iran's Supreme Council of Urban Planning and Architecture.

According to Ambassador Arjan, Mohammad Mehdi Abdulahi, Director General of Roads and Urban Development of Fars Province, referring to the importance of revising the Shiraz Master Plan, stated: Considering the climate changes in the world and the need to pay attention to environmental considerations, the ecosystem approach in the revision of the Shiraz Master Plan, within the framework of the tasks set for the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development in Articles 21 and 27 of the Clean Air Law, was taken into consideration, and the "resilient urban design approach of Shiraz" has been a priority of this general administration since last year. was placed

He added: In this approach, Shiraz was defined in the form of three sustainable and resilient eco-cities, the main axes of which are the protection and restoration of gardens, the development of green spaces, and the promotion of urban resilience.

The Director General of Roads and Urban Development of Fars Province stated that, referring to the strategies adopted in the revision studies of the comprehensive plan of Shiraz, curbing the car-oriented urban development model, reducing dependence on the car lifestyle, paying attention to the needs of citizens, improving the quality of life and taking advantage of the religious, cultural and historical capacities of Shiraz, have been among the most important axes of this plan.

Abdulahi continued: Returning to the model of human-centered urban development by emphasizing the strengthening of existing and proposed public transportation infrastructures, the development of walking and cycling routes, and the provision of a healthy and active life has been considered in this plan. Also, the redefinition of the structural streets of the city in the form of "complete street" has been pursued with the aim of turning the streets into spaces for social life and the presence of citizens, beyond the purely car-oriented function.

Emphasizing the importance of realizing spatial justice, he added: The inclusive design of the urban environment has been taken into consideration in the revision of the comprehensive plan of Shiraz, according to the documents and approvals of the Supreme Council of Urban Planning and Architecture of Iran, including the approaches of the child-friendly city, the elderly-friendly city and the comprehensive law on the protection of the rights of the disabled.

The Director General of Roads and Urban Development of Fars Province pointed out: This approach, with the aim of providing equal access and presence for all age groups and people with different abilities, provides the basis for citizens to benefit fairly from urban opportunities, growth and prosperity, and improving the quality of life.

Emphasizing the importance of this achievement in the future planning and development of Shiraz metropolis, Dr. Sadegh, Minister of Roads and Urban Development, Dr. Amiri, Fars Governor, Dr. Rezaei, Deputy Coordinator of Fars Governorate Civil Affairs, representatives of the Islamic Council, members of the Islamic Council of Shiraz, Shiraz City Council's Urban Planning, Architecture, Smart, Environment and Urban Services Commissions, and all managers, experts, and those involved in the preparation and revision of the Shiraz Master Plan.