Advancement of technology, Institutional quality, Environmental Sustainability, Social sustainability, Tehran

Abstract :

Increasing environmental and social challenges have prompted urban policymakers worldwide to seek optimal solutions for propelling cities towards a new paradigm to meet future needs. In this transition, technological advancement and institutional quality emerge as actionable solutions to ensure sustainable urban development. The present study was compiled with the aim of the impact of technological progress and institutional quality on the environmental and social sustainability of Tehran in the digital age. The research method is applicational in terms of purpose and descriptive-analytical in terms of type. The data collection tools include standard questionnaires on technological advancement, institutional quality, environmental sustainability, and social sustainability. The statistical population was all experts in the fields of architecture, urban planning, ecology, economics and sociology, and the sample size was selected 96 numbers. Friedman test and Partial Least Squares (PLS) structural equation modelling are utilized for data analysis. Descriptive results indicated that the mean variables of technological advancement (2.88) are at a semi-stable level, while institutional quality (3.96), environmental sustainability (3.55), and social sustainability (3.63) are determined at a stable level. Inferential results indicate that the impact of technological progress on environmental sustainability and social sustainability was direct and meaningful. Also, the impact of institutional quality on environmental sustainability and social sustainability was obtained directly and meaningfully. Therefore, prioritizing the field of technology and urban institutional quality can lead to improve planning and decision-making processes, ultimately facilitating environmental and social sustainability in Tehran.

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