Abstract

The problem of irregular and scattered growth in large cities is one of the fundamental challenges in urban management, and the approach of smart city growth is introduced as an important strategy to improve the economic, social, and environmental conditions of the city. This approach focuses on principles of regional planning, resource management, and sustainable development, aiming to prevent urban sprawl and control dispersed development. In this study, the analysis of the effects of smart growth on urban sustainability in District 22 of the Tehran metropolis was examined using the DEMATEL technique (Decision-Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory). The research method is descriptive-analytical in terms of its objective and nature. In this research, based on theoretical foundations and the review of resources, the most influential dimensions and indicators of smart growth and its impact on regional sustainability were identified. Then, a pairwise comparison questionnaire was provided to experts and urban managers to identify causal relationships. According to the research results, there is a bidirectional relationship among the economic, physical, environmental, social, and managerial dimensions in smart city growth. The managerial and environmental dimensions were identified as the most influential and influenced criteria in this network of relationships. Furthermore, the results based on the DEMATEL , have the highest importance in smart city growth. Improving the sustainability and environmental friendliness of the region requires an effective smart city growth management that coordinates with the physical growth of the region and ensures continuous improvement in the field of sustainability and environmental preservation.