Analysis of the spatial imbalances in Khorasan Razavi

Spatial balance through spatial planning is possible. Spatial planning means planning for the site over time. Territorial planning is the latest and most complete spatial planning, Experience in various countries shows that the aim of spatial and Territorial planning often with reduced spatial inequalities, balance growth and participation in national affairs. This study aimed to investigate the spatial imbalance in the development of various aspects of social, economic, environmental and infrastructure in the Khorasan Razavi province. In Iran in 1345, the issue of Territorial planning at the Institute for Social Research of Tehran University was introduced. In this province, the study of Territorial planning, Interim Comprehensive Plan Development Khorasan" in 1347 which was followed by CETCOPE. This study is the first study in the province before the Islamic revolution in Iran. The final result, the province is divided into twelve geographic areas that studies published in 24 volumes. This paper explains the spatial imbalance in the Khorasan Razavi province .Based on this conceptual model, using 47 indicators in seven field, consist of human development, quality of manpower, economic, social, cultural, environmental facilities and services in the Khorasan Razavi province was made and Spatial Multi Criteria Decision Models to action on province level variables were considered. The development of composite index was calculated. Then the cities were clustered using Pearson index calculation is based on the assessment ward in Minitab software. The results showed that the existing imbalances in the various areas, spatial clustering and imbalance in the development of homogeneous regions in the province. Mashhad, with a considerable distance from the other cities of the province, is ranked first. Combination indices indicated imbalances even within the cluster value. Understanding the capabilities and potential of cities can be developed to meet internal and external imbalances and regulation of homogeneous clusters of cities, used to be the province of Town Planners