Green Space Distribution in Qazvin Is Unbalanced

QAZVIN – The head of the Qazvin City Council, noting that the city has 91 parks, said that although per-capita green space is acceptable, the geographic distribution of these spaces is not balanced.

Qazvin - Head of the Islamic Council of Qazvin city, referring to the existence of 91 parks in the city, said: despite the presence of acceptable per capita green space, the geographical distribution of these spaces is not balanced.

According to Mehr reporter, Farajollah Fasihi Ramandi, during the opening ceremony of Martyr Irfan Keshavarzkia Park and the administrative and annex building of Se Qazvin region municipality on Monday morning, considered the development of green spaces as one of the priorities of urban management and stated: Creating lively urban spaces that meet the needs of citizens plays a role in improving the quality of life and increasing social vitality.

Referring to the existing capacities in the field of urban green spaces, he added: Currently, there are 91 parks in the city of Qazvin, and Barajin National Park, as one of the important natural and recreational capacities of the city, plays an effective role in meeting the needs of citizens for green spaces and recreational areas.

The head of the Qazvin Islamic Council stated that the overall per capita green space in the city is appropriate and acceptable and clarified: the important issue is the geographical distribution of these spaces; So that citizens' access to parks and green spaces in some areas is more limited.

Fasihi Ramandi continued: By planning and supporting the implementation of new projects, the Islamic City Council and Qazvin Municipality are pursuing a more balanced development and distribution of green spaces, especially in underserved areas, in order to provide citizens with fairer access to these facilities.

Referring to the limitations of green space development in Qazvin municipality region, he said: the historical context and physical characteristics of this region have made it difficult to create and develop green spaces, however, these limitations have not prevented the pursuit of urban management measures to improve the condition of green spaces in different parts of the city.

The head of the Qazvin Islamic Council also pointed to the role of green space in the health and vitality of citizens and stated: In religious teachings, activities such as walking, swimming, and enjoying nature are emphasized, and the city management tries to create spaces that suit people's needs by using scientific and specialized perspectives.

In another part of his speech, Fasihi Ramandi honored the memory of Martyr Irfan Keshavarzkia, considered this martyr to be one of the country's elite and expert youths in the field of aerospace and said: providing the basis for the development of talents and empowering the young generation can help to cultivate specialized and committed forces for the progress of the country.