Social Justice in Urban Development: A Reinterpretation of the Comprehensive Plan of Parand New Town from Henri Lefebvre Right to the City Perspective

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University of Tehran

10.22084/csr.2025.30602.2346

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New towns have been developed as an urban planning strategy since the early 1990s to reduce pressure on metropolitan cities and accommodate growing populations. However, the design and implementation of these towns have often faced challenges related to social and spatial justice. Parand New Town, as a significant example, exhibits issues in the distribution of services, infrastructure quality, and equitable access to urban amenities. This study critically examines the master plan of Parand through the lens of Henri Lefebvre’s Right to the City theory. The central research question focuses on analyzing spatial justice in resource allocation, infrastructure quality, and citizen participation in urban planning processes. Adopting a descriptive-analytical approach, the study employs qualitative methods for data analysis. The findings indicate a significant gap between urban planning strategies and residents’ needs, exacerbating spatial inequalities. Finally, based on Lefebvre’s theoretical framework, recommendations are proposed to reinforce a justice-oriented approach in the development of Parand New Town.

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Two Quarterly Journal of Contemporary Sociological Research

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Available Online from 13 May 2025

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