Evaluation of Resilience of Historical Texture to Natural Hazards (Earthquake) (Case Study: Yazd City)

Applied research in cities to protect against natural disasters will enhance design initiatives and find the best policies. Therefore, to achieve this goal, it is necessary to include resilience programs and reduce the vulnerability of citizens and communities exposed to hazards and natural disasters in urban development plans. So planning for resilience in crisis has become an important part of the future of societies and organizations. Research Methodology In terms of purpose was Applied, in terms of data type Documentary and field, And in terms of how it is executed spatially. Using the AHP model, the layers were integrated in GIS environment and finally, the historical texture locations of the city were determined in terms of resilience. The results showed that the southern and western parts were in poor condition (8.38 ha) and In contrast to the building units located in the central and eastern parts of the area, it is in favorable condition (90.26 ha). According to the evaluation, it can be concluded that the neighborhoods of Fahadan, Zartoshti, Posht Bagh and Gonbade Sabz have the highest resiliency, and on the contrary Sheikhdad, Dolatabad, Godal Mosalah, Gazargah and Shesh Badgiri have the least resilience.