Grading Fourteen Zones of Isfahan in Terms of the Impact of Globalization on the Urban Fabric of the City, Using the TOPSIS Model
Undoubtedly one of the most far-reaching and
controversial topics considered in the past few decades, has been
globalization. Globalization lies in the essence of the modern culture.
It is a complex and rapidly expanding network of links and mutual
interdependence that is an aspect of modern life; though some argue
that this link existed since the beginning of human history. If we
consider globalization as a dynamic social process in which the
geographical constraints governing the political, economic, social and
cultural relationships have been undermined, it might not be possible
to simply describe its impact on the urban fabric. But since in this
phenomenon the increase in communications of societies (while
preserving the main cultural - regional characteristics) with one
another and the increase in the possibility of influencing other
societies are discussed, the need for more studies will be felt. The
main objective of this study is to grade based on some globalization
factors on urban fabric applying the TOPSIS model. The research
method is descriptive - analytical and survey. For data analysis, the
TOPSIS model and SPSS software were used and the results of GIS
software with fourteen cities are shown on the map. The results show
that the process of being influenced by the globalization of the urban
fabric of fourteen zones of Isfahan was not similar and there have
been large differences in this respect between city zones; the most
affected areas are zones 5, 6 and 9 of the municipality and the least
impact has been on the zones 4 and 3 and 2.
[1] Dennis Wei Ye Hua, "Restructuring for growth in urban China:
Transitional institutions, urban development, and spatial
transformation”, Habitat International, Volume 36, Issue 3, July 2012,
pp. 396–405.
[2] Siraro Francesco, "Historic cities and their survival in a globalized
world”. Journal change over time- Vol 1, Issue 1,2011, pp. 110-128.
[3] Hong Zhu, Junxi Qian, Yun Gao, "Globalization and the production of
city image in Guangzhou’s metro station advertisements” Cities,
Volume 28, Issue 3, June 2011, pp 221–229.
[4] Natc, Curri and William E. Easterling, "Globalization and population
drivers of rural-urban land-use change in Chihuahua”, Mexico, land use
policy, 26,2009, pp. 535-544.
[5] Sassen saskia, "Cities in today’s age” SAIS review, Vol. 29, Number 1,
winter-spring 2009, pp. 3-34.
[6] Kenna Padraic, "Globalization and housing rights”, Indiana Journal of
global legal studies- Vol. 15, Issue 2, Vol. 15, Issue 2,2008, pp. 397-469.
[7] Yue-man Yeung, "Globalization and the new urban challenge”, the
Chinese university of hongkong, 2007, pp 1-14.
[8] Ambe J. Njoh, "African cities and regional trade in historical
perspective: Implications for contemporary globalization trends, cities’,
Vol. 23, No 1,2006, pp. 18-26, Available on:
www.elsevier.com/locate/cities.
[9] Veysi, H. and Hafeznia, M,"The effect of globalization on borders
(investigating and evaluating border denials votes", Journal of planning
and space preparation (Humanities teacher),2011, pp. 41-59.
[10] Mohammadi, Alireza, The economic functions of global cities, with an
emphasis on supporting advanced manufacturing. City economy Journal,
2010, pp. 7, Special Issue.
[11] Ziari, Keramatollah, Mohammadpour, Saber et al, "The importance of
information and urban communication infrastructure development in the
globalization process of cities”. Quarterly journal of human geography,
2010, pp.2 (2).
[12] Zarabi, Asghar, Taghvaee, Masoud and Mokhtari Malekabadi, Reza,
"Cultural-recreational land use planning of Isfahan urban areas and the
role of ICT in regional balancing”. Development and Geography
Journal, 18, Summer,2010.
[13] Karimi, Fatemeh, "Globalization-Localization and Iranian-Islamic
architecture: a view toward Jameh Mosque of Isfahan”. Global Media
Journal, Issue 4, Volume 4,2009.
[14] Khademolhosseini, Ahmad, Ghaed Rahmati, Safar and Momeni, Ziba,
"The change in world consumption patterns and its impact on the
compression of space and time (case study of the region 5 in Isfahan) ”,
Journal of Geography and Environmental Studies, Department of
Geography, University of Najaf Abad, first year, the second issue,
Winter, 2009.
[15] Isfahan Statistics, Prepared by the Office of Planning, Research and
Information Technology, Isfahan Municipality - Department of Statistics
and Data Analysis, 2011.
[16] Gottdiener, Mark and Budd, Leslie, "Key concepts in urban studies, sage
publication”, London, thousand oaks, and new Delhi,2005
[17] Giddens, Anthony, "Modernity and Self-Identity”. Self and Society in
the Late Modern Age. translated by Naser Movafaghian, Ney
Publishing, Tehran, 1991.
[18] Enayat, Halimeh, Movahed Majid, "Women and structural change of
families in the era of globalization” Journal of Women Studies, Issue 2,
Volume 2, 2004.
[19] Rezaee, Reza, "Globalization and the role of metropolis in the dialogue
of civilizations”, Proceedings of the dialogue of civilizations, from the
perspective of youth, Islamic Culture and Communication Organization
Tehran, Iran, 2002.
[20] Tsukamoto, Takashi and Ronald. K Vogel, "Globalization and urban
governance: A comparative analysis of decentralization in world cities”,
’City Futures’ – an international conference on globalism and urban
change”, sponsored by University of Illinois, Chicago, July 2004.
[21] Yang Xiao and Huu. Ying, "Urban transformation of old Industrial cities
under globalization impacts”, School of Architecture, Carnegie Mellon
University. 2004.
[22] Barakpour, Naser, Asadi, Iraj, "The management and urban
governance”, published by the University of Art, Tehran, 2009.
[23] Pizarro, E. Rafael, weiling and Banerjee, tridib, "Agencies of
globalization and third world urban from: A review”, Journal of
planning literature. Vol 18, No 2, 2003.
[24] Kresl, Peter Karl; Fry, Earl H.; Fry, Earl, "the urban response to
internationalization”, Edward Elgar publishing limited. UK, 2005.
[25] Hwang CL, Yoon KP, "Multiple Attribute Decision Making Methods
and Applications”, New York: Springer-Verlag, 1981.
[26] Anvari Rostami, Ali Asghar and Khatanloo, Mohsen, "Comparative
analysis of top ranking companies based on profitability ratios and
indicators of Tehran Stock Exchange”, Reviews of Accounting and
Auditing,2006, Number 43.
[27] Khalili Araghi, "Group Multiple Criteria Capital Budgeting”. Economic
Journal, No. 27,2008.
[28] Lynch, Kevin, "The Image of the City”. Cambridge”, MIT Press,1960.
[29] Lynch, Kevin,"A Theory of Good City Form”, Cambridge MA and
London: MIT Press, 1981.
[1] Dennis Wei Ye Hua, "Restructuring for growth in urban China:
Transitional institutions, urban development, and spatial
transformation”, Habitat International, Volume 36, Issue 3, July 2012,
pp. 396–405.
[2] Siraro Francesco, "Historic cities and their survival in a globalized
world”. Journal change over time- Vol 1, Issue 1,2011, pp. 110-128.
[3] Hong Zhu, Junxi Qian, Yun Gao, "Globalization and the production of
city image in Guangzhou’s metro station advertisements” Cities,
Volume 28, Issue 3, June 2011, pp 221–229.
[4] Natc, Curri and William E. Easterling, "Globalization and population
drivers of rural-urban land-use change in Chihuahua”, Mexico, land use
policy, 26,2009, pp. 535-544.
[5] Sassen saskia, "Cities in today’s age” SAIS review, Vol. 29, Number 1,
winter-spring 2009, pp. 3-34.
[6] Kenna Padraic, "Globalization and housing rights”, Indiana Journal of
global legal studies- Vol. 15, Issue 2, Vol. 15, Issue 2,2008, pp. 397-469.
[7] Yue-man Yeung, "Globalization and the new urban challenge”, the
Chinese university of hongkong, 2007, pp 1-14.
[8] Ambe J. Njoh, "African cities and regional trade in historical
perspective: Implications for contemporary globalization trends, cities’,
Vol. 23, No 1,2006, pp. 18-26, Available on:
www.elsevier.com/locate/cities.
[9] Veysi, H. and Hafeznia, M,"The effect of globalization on borders
(investigating and evaluating border denials votes", Journal of planning
and space preparation (Humanities teacher),2011, pp. 41-59.
[10] Mohammadi, Alireza, The economic functions of global cities, with an
emphasis on supporting advanced manufacturing. City economy Journal,
2010, pp. 7, Special Issue.
[11] Ziari, Keramatollah, Mohammadpour, Saber et al, "The importance of
information and urban communication infrastructure development in the
globalization process of cities”. Quarterly journal of human geography,
2010, pp.2 (2).
[12] Zarabi, Asghar, Taghvaee, Masoud and Mokhtari Malekabadi, Reza,
"Cultural-recreational land use planning of Isfahan urban areas and the
role of ICT in regional balancing”. Development and Geography
Journal, 18, Summer,2010.
[13] Karimi, Fatemeh, "Globalization-Localization and Iranian-Islamic
architecture: a view toward Jameh Mosque of Isfahan”. Global Media
Journal, Issue 4, Volume 4,2009.
[14] Khademolhosseini, Ahmad, Ghaed Rahmati, Safar and Momeni, Ziba,
"The change in world consumption patterns and its impact on the
compression of space and time (case study of the region 5 in Isfahan) ”,
Journal of Geography and Environmental Studies, Department of
Geography, University of Najaf Abad, first year, the second issue,
Winter, 2009.
[15] Isfahan Statistics, Prepared by the Office of Planning, Research and
Information Technology, Isfahan Municipality - Department of Statistics
and Data Analysis, 2011.
[16] Gottdiener, Mark and Budd, Leslie, "Key concepts in urban studies, sage
publication”, London, thousand oaks, and new Delhi,2005
[17] Giddens, Anthony, "Modernity and Self-Identity”. Self and Society in
the Late Modern Age. translated by Naser Movafaghian, Ney
Publishing, Tehran, 1991.
[18] Enayat, Halimeh, Movahed Majid, "Women and structural change of
families in the era of globalization” Journal of Women Studies, Issue 2,
Volume 2, 2004.
[19] Rezaee, Reza, "Globalization and the role of metropolis in the dialogue
of civilizations”, Proceedings of the dialogue of civilizations, from the
perspective of youth, Islamic Culture and Communication Organization
Tehran, Iran, 2002.
[20] Tsukamoto, Takashi and Ronald. K Vogel, "Globalization and urban
governance: A comparative analysis of decentralization in world cities”,
’City Futures’ – an international conference on globalism and urban
change”, sponsored by University of Illinois, Chicago, July 2004.
[21] Yang Xiao and Huu. Ying, "Urban transformation of old Industrial cities
under globalization impacts”, School of Architecture, Carnegie Mellon
University. 2004.
[22] Barakpour, Naser, Asadi, Iraj, "The management and urban
governance”, published by the University of Art, Tehran, 2009.
[23] Pizarro, E. Rafael, weiling and Banerjee, tridib, "Agencies of
globalization and third world urban from: A review”, Journal of
planning literature. Vol 18, No 2, 2003.
[24] Kresl, Peter Karl; Fry, Earl H.; Fry, Earl, "the urban response to
internationalization”, Edward Elgar publishing limited. UK, 2005.
[25] Hwang CL, Yoon KP, "Multiple Attribute Decision Making Methods
and Applications”, New York: Springer-Verlag, 1981.
[26] Anvari Rostami, Ali Asghar and Khatanloo, Mohsen, "Comparative
analysis of top ranking companies based on profitability ratios and
indicators of Tehran Stock Exchange”, Reviews of Accounting and
Auditing,2006, Number 43.
[27] Khalili Araghi, "Group Multiple Criteria Capital Budgeting”. Economic
Journal, No. 27,2008.
[28] Lynch, Kevin, "The Image of the City”. Cambridge”, MIT Press,1960.
[29] Lynch, Kevin,"A Theory of Good City Form”, Cambridge MA and
London: MIT Press, 1981.
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controversial topics considered in the past few decades, has been
globalization. Globalization lies in the essence of the modern culture.
It is a complex and rapidly expanding network of links and mutual
interdependence that is an aspect of modern life; though some argue
that this link existed since the beginning of human history. If we
consider globalization as a dynamic social process in which the
geographical constraints governing the political, economic, social and
cultural relationships have been undermined, it might not be possible
to simply describe its impact on the urban fabric. But since in this
phenomenon the increase in communications of societies (while
preserving the main cultural - regional characteristics) with one
another and the increase in the possibility of influencing other
societies are discussed, the need for more studies will be felt. The
main objective of this study is to grade based on some globalization
factors on urban fabric applying the TOPSIS model. The research
method is descriptive - analytical and survey. For data analysis, the
TOPSIS model and SPSS software were used and the results of GIS
software with fourteen cities are shown on the map. The results show
that the process of being influenced by the globalization of the urban
fabric of fourteen zones of Isfahan was not similar and there have
been large differences in this respect between city zones; the most
affected areas are zones 5, 6 and 9 of the municipality and the least
impact has been on the zones 4 and 3 and 2.
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