Regeneration of the Deteriorated Urban Fabric of Masour Neighborhood, Khorramabad, through Neighborhood-Oriented and Pedestrian Approaches to Enhance Quality of Life

The present study aims to investigate the regeneration process of the worn-out urban fabric in the Masour neighborhood of Khorramabad city, focusing on neighborhood-oriented planning and pedestrian-oriented approaches to improve residents’ quality of life. The statistical population consists of all residents of the Masour neighborhood, with a population of approximately 22,833 people in 2025 and an area of 222 hectares. Sampling was conducted using a mixed approach, including simple random, cluster random, and purposive non-random methods, and a total of 37 open-ended questionnaires were completed for data collection. This study is applied-developmental in nature, using a mixed-method (qualitative–quantitative) approach. The research tools included questionnaires, SWOT analysis, Delphi technique, and statistical analyses conducted with SPSS software, along with expert consultations. The main novelty of this research lies in the simultaneous application of neighborhood-based and pedestrian-oriented strategies in urban regeneration, which has been rarely examined in an integrated manner in the literature. The results revealed that regeneration strategies can be categorized into four groups: aggressive (SO), revision (WO), diversification (ST), and defensive (WT). Implementing these strategies can significantly improve physical, social, economic, environmental, and managerial indicators in the neighborhood. Overall, the findings demonstrate that regeneration of Masour with a pedestrian-oriented perspective not only addresses structural and infrastructural issues but also enhances quality of life and residents’ satisfaction.