Abstract

A city is a living space that develops dynamically over time. Over time, cities grew uncontrollably with applications such as multi- stratum structures, impervious surfaces, floor and roof elements covered in dark colors. The result of this; Reduction in green areas, reduction in air flow and evaporation, wind speed, direction and air temperature difference between urban and open areas, heat island effect, degraded soil, an artificial living environment has been created. This makes sustainable living in cities increasingly difficult. Therefore, it has revealed the necessity of sensitive approaches to the environment

The current research is applied in terms of type and descriptive and analytical in terms of essence and method. The methods and tools of information gathering include library and field methods. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the environmental views of citizens in the country and provide an alternative solution for urban environmental problems. The statistical population of the research (5892 people) is from the residents of East Azarbaijan and Zanjan provinces who randomly participated in the study. This study shows that different demographic groups in the country express similar environmental concerns. However, it shows that they lack institutional mechanisms through which they can communicate these concerns to political actors. Finally, it highlights the comparison of Iran with different countries, such as Bulgaria and Germany, which have been able to provide effective solutions to environmental problems.