Authors
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Assistant Professor, School of Architecture and Urban Planning, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran
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Architecture, Faculty of Architecture, Technical and Vocational, Tabriz, Iran
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Architecture, Faculty of Cultural Heritage, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
Infill development, as an emerging concept in architecture and urban planning, represents an innovative and strategic approach to the sustainable transfor-mation of urban and regional contexts. This multidimensional concept inte-grates physical, economic, social, cultural, environmental, and spatial dimen-sions, offering a holistic framework for urban renewal, land use optimization, and sustainable growth. Despite its significance, infill development remains an underexplored topic in architectural and urban planning literature, with limited studies addressing its theoretical foundations, key principles, and implementa-tion strategies. This study seeks to conceptualize and theoretically analyze in-fill development by examining its various dimensions from a global perspec-tive, emphasizing its role in contemporary urban challenges.The research adopts an applied methodology with an analytical approach. In the first phase, a systematic review of the Scopus database was conducted to identify relevant and credible studies on infill development. Through VOSviewer software, key terms, leading authors, highly cited journals, and emerging research trends were analyzed to map the scientific landscape, highlight research gaps, and establish a clearer understanding of the discourse. This analysis not only enhances the comprehension of existing knowledge but also prevents redundancy in future studies by identifying overlooked areas and potential research directions.In the second phase, authoritative global sources were reviewed to extract, categorize, and critically evaluate infill development indicators, using the insights ob-tained from VOSviewer. These indicators were assessed to identify emerging patterns, contradictions, and synergies in the field. The findings underscore the potential of infill development as a sustainable, multidimensional strategy for urban transformation, promoting compact, resource-efficient, and socially in-clusive urban environments. By integrating theoretical perspectives with prac-tical applications, this approach contributes to the formulation of conceptual models and theoretical frameworks, highlighting the necessity of considering diverse and interconnected dimensions for successful implementation.
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