Introducing and Implementation of Pocket Parks in Iranian Parks by Using AHP Model (Case Study: Andisheh Park in Qazvin City, Iran)

Abstract

Since urban growth and converting the agricultural lands to urban area, green space applications are threatened seriously. One of the key elements of development is accessing and spending the leisure time in green and open space easily. Actually Green space is one of the ways to reduce several different kinds of pollutants efficiently such as gaseous pollutants, environmental pollution, noise, unpleasant odors and other pollutants which are found in air, water and soil and provides a healthier environment for human. According to population growth and urban space, pocket parks are a new and appropriate idea because of less space and availability for local people. In this study pocket park is defining and some important criteria such as locating on the side street, A local use, Easy access for local people(less distance to location), applied freely for the public in all ages, Which are introducing and prioritizing by using Expert choice software and Andisheh Park is our case study.