Explaining The Transformation Of The Spatial Structure Of Isfahan Regarding The Explaining The Transformation Of The Spatial Structure Of Isfahan Regarding The Transition Of Power From The Safavid Era To The Present

The spatial structure of cities is one of the effective elements of urban planning. In some Iranian cities, the spatial structure is organic. The structure of other cities has been shaped based on the requirements of the time, including economic, social, and religious requirements. Also, in some historical times, the structure of cities was highly influenced by government plans. Regarding the rapid changes in the cities and urban spaces in contemporary times, another form of urban space analysis – that is less addressed in classical studies - should be considered. Historical cities are the best choices for such an analysis. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to get familiar with the spatial structure of Isfahan, the influence of power, and the effect of power transformation on the transformation of the spatial structure of this city. This research, on the one hand, is conducted by interpretive-historical method, examining the historical evolution of the construction of Isfahan city and on the other hand by analytical-descriptive method and using tools such as document content analysis, field visits, and interviews. ArcGIS, Auto CAD, and Depth software map were the software used by the researchers. Also, Space Syntax technique was employed, using analytical maps and the concept of integration value. The results of this study show that the spatial structure of Isfahan from the Safavid period, which was formed by the planning of a powerful government, was transformed later by the transformation of power, and the main elements of the spatial structure still play a major role in the city and have a high degree of integration value.