Social and Economic Effects of Pedestrianization in Tehran From the standpoint of citizens (Case Study: 17 Shahrivar Pedestrian path)

Pedestrian paths or trails are allocated to change these residential spaces into a safe and pleasant place for walking. These areas which are mostly considered as bed and origin, play a central role in promoting social contacts, communication and interaction between citizens. Definitions and indicators used in the study of the views of experts such as Jean Jacobs, Donald Aplyard, Coleman, Brian Goody and others have been used in this area. In addition to definitions and concepts discussed by theorists in the field, the experiences of different cities and countries in the Pedestrianization is also considered as part of the theoretical foundations of the study is devoted to. This study aims to examine the social and economic effects of 17 Shahrivar Pedestrian path in Tehran. To collect required information, documents, library and field studies have been used. In the present study, three types of questionnaires were designed for residents, pedestrians and workers of the 17 Shahrivar Pedestrian path which were analyzed after survey. The sample size of the resident, pedestrians, and working populations were 180790 and 1400000 people and 400 trading units, respectively. According to Cochran sample volume formula, respectively, 383, 384 and 196 questionnaires were computed and distributed using the cluster random sampling method. For final assessment of the reliability of the questionnaire in pre-test, Cronbach's alpha was used which was assessed as excellent for all three groups. Finally, for analysis of the questionnaire, Kolmogorov–Smirnov, single-T sample and Multiple regression tests were used. The findings of this research suggests that it is the intention of the social objectives of most people and tourism from this place and most people who refer to the location of the range around the closer Pedestrian path. The results show For all three groups that building Pedestrian path was negative in terms of social aspect, yet regarding the economic aspect, it had a positive effect. The significance level of the test for all components is smaller than zero, that is, the construction of the pedestrian on 17 Shahrivar has affected all the components of the social index. It is observed that the components of social interaction are at a high level because the average difference with the value of the test is greater than and larger than zero, that is, the construction of the pedestrian route on 17 Shahrivar in Tehran has increased the social interactions of all three groups of residents, pedestrians and employed people. In this way, the first part of the first hypothesis is assured with 95% confidence.
In relation to the second hypothesis, the results of t-test for the economic index in the three groups of residents, pedestrians and employees indicate that the significance level of the test in each of the three groups is less than 0.05 and the difference between the mean and test value is zero It means that the construction of the 17 Shahrivar roadway in terms of all three groups did not improve the economic index. Therefore, the second hypothesis is rejected with 95% confidence.