Evaluating the Role of Pedestrian Movement and Its Main Creative Elements on Functional Revitalization of Meidan-e-Ghal e's Bazaar in the Structure of Kerman's Historical Fabric

Each of the constituent elements of Iranian traditional Bazaars, according to its relation and integration, can be considered as the source of pedestrian movement in urban spaces. Nowadays, the lack or deficiency of these elements may be considered as the main cause of stagnation or loss of liveliness in Bazaars. The main subject of this research is to define the principal drivers of movement in a chronological approach in the bazaar of Meidan-e-Ghal’e (Kerman) for the purpose of its revitalization. Deterioration of urban fabrics close to this bazaar is the major problem which in general threatens the whole historical fabric of Kerman. This study focuses on the most important elements that create the movement in this area such as mosques, schools and neighborhood centers. Comparing several aerial photos and maps in chronological order, lots of architectural and urban elements were found which no longer exist, and their lack has accented the deterioration of these fabrics because of a significant decrease of pedestrianism. The main axis of bazaar was the subject of analysis of various movements and it was obvious that the lack of movement results in the lack of liveliness and vibration in it. Finally, some suggestions are proposed to regenerate the urban fabric and revitalization of this part of Kerman.