Sustainable Cities and the Contribution of Historical Urban Green Spaces: A Case Study of Historical Persian Gardens

Historical Persian gardens emerge as vital components for urban sustainability, enhancing citizens' well-being and fostering community cohesion. Unlike generic urban green spaces, these heritage sites offer multifaceted benefits, including psychological relief, social congregation, and economic activation, while maintaining cultural identity and emotional resonance. A case study of actively used historical Persian gardens demonstrates their potential to address urban dwelling challenges by strengthening place attachment and accommodating diverse social functions. The research highlights their role as a cohesive municipal resource, integrating cities' fabric and contributing to environmental sustainability.

Rostami, R., Lamit, H., Khoshnava, S., Rostami, R., & Rosley, M. (2015). Sustainable Cities and the Contribution of Historical Urban Green Spaces: A Case Study of Historical Persian Gardens. Sustainability, 7(10), 13290–13316. https://doi.org/10.3390/su71013290