Determining effective strategies to improve the quality of urban life with a forward-looking approach (case study: Ardabil city)

In addition to paying attention to the physical goals, urban planning should respond to the qualitative needs of the people of the city. In this regard, the main goal of the current research is to measure the current state of the quality of life in the areas of Ardabil city and provide effective key strategies in improving the quality of urban life with a forward-looking approach. The present research method is based on the practical purpose and on the descriptive-survey nature. The results of the TOPSIS model showed that in terms of quality of life indicators, region 5 of Ardabil city has a very favorable condition, region 1 has a favorable condition, region 4 has an average condition, and two regions 3 and 2 of Ardabil city have a very unfavorable condition. In order to determine effective strategies in improving the quality of urban life with a forward-looking approach, the data was entered into the MICMAC software. The results of the research showed that fifteen key indicators play a vital role in future planning with a forward-looking approach in order to improve the quality of life in the urban areas of Ardabil. Considering the importance of creating a sustainable city, one of the important components of which is improving the quality of life in urban areas, it is suggested to the trustees and executive officials of Ardabil city to implement future plans with a forward-looking approach to improve quality of life indicators in urban areas of Ardabil, especially in urban areas. 2 and 3 cities of Ardabil, which have a very unfavorable situation, should pay more attention to 15 key strategies.