Locating high-rise buildings with emphasis on skyline theory and transit-oriented development (tod): a case study of hamedan city

Derakhshan, Fatemeh; Beyraghshamshir, Mahdi

doi:10.22034/uep.2025.548168.1717

Locating high-rise buildings with emphasis on skyline theory and transit-oriented development (tod): a case study of hamedan city

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

Fatemeh Derakhshan ¹

Mahdi Beyraghshamshir ²

¹ Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Art and Architecture, Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamedan, Iran

² Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Architecture, Kish International Campus, University of Tehran, Iran

10.22034/uep.2025.548168.1717

Abstract

This study aims to identify suitable locations for high-rise development in Hamedan City by integrating the principles of Skyline Theory and Transit-Oriented Development (TOD). Two main groups of criteria were analyzed: functional criteria (accessibility, proximity to public transport, land-use mix, walkability/bikeability, and parking availability) and visual criteria (view, diversity in form and appearance, and height). The research employed a combined Analytic Hierarchy Process and Geographic Information System (AHP–GIS) approach, using expert evaluations and spatial data layers. The results indicated that Beheshti Town, with a weight of 0.431, has the highest potential for high-rise development, while Golan (0.310) and Haji (0.258) neighborhoods stand in the next ranks. Findings revealed that accessibility to public transportation and preservation of visual corridors are the most influential factors in site selection. The integration of TOD and Skyline Theory establishes a balanced framework that supports both functional efficiency and visual harmony in urban form. Ultimately, the outcomes provide practical insights for municipalities and urban planners to regulate high-rise construction and promote sustainable urban development in both the historical and modern contexts of Hamedan.

Keywords

High-rise development

Public Transportation Accessibility

Skyline

Spatial Criteria

Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)

Urban site selection

Urban visual landscape

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Subjects

Urban Studies

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