Studying the Socio-Spatial Segregation of Migrants in Mashhad

Document Type : Research Article

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1 Associate Professor of Urban Planning, Art and Architecture Faculty, Tarbiat Modares University

2 PhD Candidate in Urban Planning, Art and Architecture Faculty, Tarbiat Modares University

3 MSc in Urban Planning, Art and Architecture Faculty, Tehran University

Abstract

Socio-spatial segregation is one of the most important challenges faced by metropolises e.g. Mashhad today. One of the factors of this phenomenon is the presence of immigrants in cities, who, according to their preferences, select specific areas of residence in the city, and thus, add to the urban socio-spatial segregation. This paper aims to study the residential pattern of migrants and their preferences to select an area for living. Descriptive–analytical method and second-hand data from census and Mashhad’s comprehensive plan were used to study the socio-spatial segregation of migrants. Moreover, two-group and multi-group indices, spatial analysis of Moran and hot spot, along with Pearson correlation index were used to analyze the data. Results indicate that due to the multi-group index which is 0.44, and due to the Moran statistics, migrants are living segregated and clustered in Mashhad. Thus, one of their most important preferences for inhibiting somewhere is the existence of their own group. On the other hand, the significant relationship between the share of migrants from total urban population and some socioeconomic and households variables indicate that Mashhad’s migrants usually select residential environments which are appropriate for them based on their socioeconomic origins. Therefore, migrants with a weaker origin mainly choose areas for residence which are not in favorable physical conditions. As a result, these factors not only separate migrants from the main fabric of the city and each other, but also intensify the segregation and spatial gap in Mashhad, and prevent sustainable development.

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Quarterly of Social Studies and Research in Iran
Volume 7, Issue 1
January 0
Pages 151-178

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