Walkability · Public space · Inclusive cityDifferent bodies and abilities at the centre of urban design
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ABERSHAHRURBAN RESEARCH
English edition Core project pages are available in English. The 183-item primary-source archive remains in Persian so the author’s original text is preserved.
Independent urban research archive

An inclusive city, seen from the pedestrian’s perspective.

Books, essays and field observations on walkability, public space, accessibility and the right to the city.

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Conceptual illustration of a walkable urban street
Conceptual image generated for the new edition; original archive images remain unchanged.
Pedestrian Intelligence

Reading the city through lived experience

Abershahr connects street observation, different bodies and abilities, urban justice, data and public accountability. “Pedestrian Intelligence” is also the working title of the author’s forthcoming book.

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Books and publications

A research route for students

Book reviews and the author’s publications help planning and architecture students find current and influential work, then continue from one source to related readings.

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Primary-source archive

183 original Persian posts

The archive has been retained with its dates, links and recovered media. English orientation pages explain its structure without replacing or rewriting the Persian originals.

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