Comparative Sustainability of Bazaar in Iranian Traditional Cities: Case Studies in Isfahan and Tabriz

Abstract

Bazaar is a traditional public space in the \nIranian cities, and always a great section of commercial \nactivities in urban life. Bazaar is not only the commercial \ncentre of traditional cities in Iran but also the centre of \nsocial, cultural, political and religious activities. \nSustainability of bazaar in Iranian traditional cities seeks \nto find solutions concerning the effects of city \ndevelopment on cultural heritage and urban element of \nthe city. The main aim of this study is to explain the \ndifferences of the social and economical and \nenvironmental role of the bazaar in the historical Iranian \ncities. The case studies are the city of Isfahan and Tabriz \nin the center and North West of Iran. The main approach \nof this study is based on qualitative and quantitative data \nas well as qualitative observations of bodies in charge of \nurban elements of the Iranian traditional cities in four \ncategories of 1- Mosque (Friday and daily), 2- Citadel, 3- \nResidential Quarters, 4- Bazaar, and quantitative value \nfor compare bazaar sustainability in Isfahan and Tabriz \nwhich including socio-economic-environment aspect \nwithin the framework of the Iranian traditional cities.

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