راهبردهای توسعه و حفاظت از کریدورهای طبیعی با تأکید بر پایداری محیط و زیست پذیری شهری مطالعه موردی شهر رویان مازندران.

Strategies for the Development and Protection of Natural Corridors with an Emphasis on Environmental Sustainability and Urban Livability (Case Study: Royan City, Mazandaran).

Māzandarān (Iran); Iran

Royan, a city in Mazandaran Province, Iran, benefits from a distinctive geographical setting and abundant natural resources, including local rivers and native vegetation. These features offer considerable potential for utilizing natural corridors to improve urban livability and promote environmental sustainability. However, challenges such as uncontrolled urban sprawl, uneven distribution of green spaces, and the absence of integrated management threaten the city’s ecological resilience. This study seeks to develop strategic approaches for the preservation and enhancement of Royan’s natural corridors, grounded in the principles of environmental sustainability and urban livability. Adopting an applied research framework with a descriptive-analytical methodology, data were gathered through documentary analysis and examined using MICMAC software to evaluate the interrelationships among 29 key indicators. Strategy prioritization was conducted using the Simple Additive Weighting (SAW) method in MATLAB. The findings reveal that strategies such as "developing rapid response plans for natural hazard management" and "organizing educational and recreational tours with local guides" are of highest priority. These initiatives contribute to strengthening environmental resilience, reinforcing local identity, and improving quality of life, while also fostering social interaction. The results emphasize the importance of integrated policy-making, the adoption of datadriven technologies, and active community engagement. This study offers a localized framework tailored to small and developing cities, serving as a replicable model for sustainable urban planning and natural corridor management in similar contexts. It highlights the critical balance between urban growth and ecological conservation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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