Identification and Mitigation of Urban Madies Issues in Central Regions of Isfahan: Strategies for Their Effective Organization

The water streams branching from Zayandehroud in the city of Isfahan are called Madi and they are among the unique features of the structure of this city. In the past, they were used to irrigate agricultural lands, but today, with the change in their function, they have lost their past identity and efficiency. The expansion of activities and fundamental changes in the urban structure and elements have caused the loss of the importance and identity of Madi issues in the city of Isfahan. The current research has been carried out with the aim of identifying the Madi problems of Regions 1 and 3 of Isfahan and solutions to organize them. The method of this research is descriptive-analytical. In this regard, the existing Madi problems of these two areas were identified by field sampling and using a satellite positioning device. Then, the perceived problems were categorized and solutions related to their solution were presented. According to the conducted studies, the length of the Madi network of Region 1 is 10921 meters (10.9 km) and the Madi of Cheshme Niasserm is the longest Madi of this region with 3624 meters. In Region 3, the length of the Madi is 10,921.59 meters (10.9 km) and the Niaseram spring Madi is the longest one in this area with 3,624.72 meters. The results showed that Madies of Region 1 have 33 types of problems, the most important of which are bed slope correction and cleaning. In Region 3, 18 problems have been identified, of which dredging and cleaning are the main ones. Organizing the green space around the properties and using urban furniture and creating a space for the residents around the properties are among the most important management solutions for organizing the properties in these two regions.