Fariba Bahrami
Toronto,Canada
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Research and Urban Planning Officer
Esfahan Municipality- Esfahan Renovation Organization
01.2014 - 02.2024
- Land Use Planning
- Designing and preparing land use plans focusing on social, economic, and environmental considerations
- Planning land use for brownfield redevelopment to transform them into functional urban spaces
- Strategic Development and Cultural Regeneration
- Preparing strategic development documents for urban neighborhoods focusing on sustainable development, social equity, cultural regeneration, and heritage preservation
- Leading and managing social, cultural, and environmental regeneration projects based on community participation to improve quality of life and preserve cultural identity
- Participatory Urban Planning and Social Engagement
- Implementing participatory urban planning projects in historical and modern neighborhoods through events, workshops, and negotiations with residents to strengthen local identity and social engagement
- Organizing public meetings and neighborhood gatherings to enhance interaction between citizens and urban management
- Social and Economic Data Analysis
- Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting demographic, social, cultural, and economic data through surveys and advanced tools like GIS to support sustainable development and improve the quality of life in urban areas
- Research and Innovation in Urban Planning
- Conducting research in participatory urban planning and sustainable development, and using analytical tools like GIS and statistical software to prepare maps, reports, and innovative urban strategies
- Database Management and Monitoring Systems
- Developing and managing comprehensive neighborhood-specific databases and monitoring systems to track project progress, analyze sustainability indicators, and facilitate citizen participation
- Urban Space Monitoring and Improvement Projects
- Continuously monitoring urban public spaces to identify deficiencies, improve safety and accessibility, and propose projects for enhancing urban aesthetics and functionality
- Project Impact Assessment and Prioritization
- Conducting pre- and post-implementation studies of urban projects and analyzing the prioritization of projects based on local needs and socio-economic impacts
- Brownfield Redevelopment
- Planning and redesigning brownfield areas to transform them into vibrant urban spaces
- Proposing creative solutions for reusing abandoned lands while maintaining ecological balance and addressing urban needs
- Local Facilities Studies and Stakeholder Communication
- Researching to identify shortages in local facilities and infrastructure, providing recommendations for development, and ensuring transparency in urban planning through communication with stakeholders, including city officials, consultants, developers, and citizens
- Social and Economic Studies and Surveys
- Designing and conducting surveys and needs assessments for urban neighborhoods to prepare social and economic studies aimed at improving the quality of life in urban areas
- Report Preparation and Analytical Tools
- Preparing maps, diagrams, charts, and analytical tables using GIS and statistical tools to present professional reports to managers and decision-makers
Lecturer
Payam-e Noor University of Isfahan
09.2014 - 06.2016
- Teaching specialized Courses; Supervising the dissertation on Urbanism and Urban Planning to Undergraduate Students
Project Co-Worker
Naghsheh Pardaz-e Rayaneh Consulting Engineers Co.
03.2012 - 05.2013
- Field mapping and city map preparation in GIS format
Project Co-Worker
Rahbord-e Andisheh Apama
08.2012 - 04.2013
- Collaboration with team in analyzing data
Education
Ph.D. Degree - Geography & Urban Planning
Azad University
01.2023
Master of Geography - Urban Planning
Yazd University
09.2013
Bachelor of Urbanism -
Sheikhbahaei University
09.2011
Skills
- Team working
- Creative Problem-Solving
- Strong Work Ethic
- Initiative & Proactivity
- Leadership
- Curiosity & Passion for Discovery
- Auto CAD
- Arc Map
- Microsoft Project
- Photoshop
- SPSS
- Expert Choice
- Smart PLS
Publications
- Model of Cultural-Led Regeneration to Sustainable Tourism Development in Historical Deteriorate Context of Isfahan City with Moderating Role of Culture-based Strategies, Fariba Bahrami, Ahmad Khadem Al-Husseini, Hamid Saberi, Reza Mokhtari Malekabadi, The Journal of Geographical Research on Desert Areas, 11/01/22, 10(2), 27-40, http://grd.yazd.ac.ir/article_2742.html?lang=en
- Measuring the Impact of Cultural-Led Regeneration Components on Sustainable Tourism Development in Historical Deteriorate Fabric of Isfahan City, Fariba Bahrami, Ahmad Khadem Al-Husseini, Hamid Saberi, Reza Mokhtari Malekabadi, Geography (Regional Planning), 04/01/22, 12(46), 419-433, https://www.jgeoqeshm.ir/article_147785.html?lang=en
- Explanation of the role of the Physical Components to Promotion of Citizen’s Security with C.P.T.E.D. approach. A case study: Exhausted Tissues of Zeinabiye Quarter in City of Isfahan., Fariba Bahrami, Reza Mostofi-ol-Mamaleki, Mohammad Saraei, Geography and development of urban space journal, Summer & Winter 2017, 1, Consecutive 6, 1-21, https://jgusd.um.ac.ir/article_26028.html
- Assessing the Vulnerability of Urban Textures Using GIS & ANP (Case Study)., Seyed Ali Alavi, Seyed Mostafa Hosseini, Fariba Bahrami, Mehrab Ashurlu, Sepehr Journal, Winter 2016, 100, vol. 25, 129-146, http://www.sepehr.org/article_24811.html
- The Study of Historical Spatial Abilities in Tourism Development in Darab Township, Jalil Pourhassan Darabim, Samaneh Taslim, Fariba Bahrami, Babraz Karimi, Journal of Survey Methodology, May-June 2015, 1, Vol. 44, 94-118
- Strategic Planning of Transportation in Iran Using SWOT and QSPM, Case study: Yazd City, Baratali Khakpour, Sayed Mostafa Hosseini, Abdollah Razdasht, Fariba Bahrami, Advances in Environmental Biology Journal, Special 2014, 8(16), 670-667, https://profdoc.um.ac.ir/articles/a/1053706.pdf
- The Survey of Environmental Crime Prevention Techniques Using CPTED Approach, Reza Mostofi-ol-Mamaleki, Fariba Bahrami, Scientific Quarterly of Khorasan Razavi Military Knowledge, Summer 2014, 24, Article 4, Vol.6, 91 – 134, http://khorasan.jrl.police.ir/article_15134.html
- The Identity Components for Historic Quarter of City, Mohammadhossein Saraei, Fariba Bahrami, Shirin Mohrekesh, Quarterly Islamic Iranian Urban Studies, No. 8, Vol. 2, Summer 2012
- Historical Bridge of Vargan Falavarjan – Isfahan., Shirin Mohrekesh, Fariba Bahrami, Zahra Johari, 05/01/11, Danesh Nama Monthly Journal of Construction Engineering Organization of Isfahan Province
Hobbies and Interests
- Community-Based Participatory Urban Planning
- Retrofit Suburb
- Brownfields redevelopment
- Culture-led Urban Regeneration
- Equitable Cities and Communities
- Urban Sustainability
Awards
- Top Student in Bachelor Period, Sheikhbahaei University, Isfahan – Iran, 2011
- Top Student in Master Period, Yazd University, Yazd – Iran, 2013
- Pre-Eminent Urbanism, World Urban Day Commemoration Conference, Isfahan – Iran, 2017
- Letter of Commendation, Isfahan Municipality, Referee in 2015 3rd Urban Research National Conference, 2015
- Letter of Commendation, Deputy Minister of Roads and Urban Development, Compilation of Isfahan Province Regeneration document, 2016
- Letter of Commendation for Holding a Competitive Space Event to Stay, Isfahan – Iran, 2020
- Letter of Commendation, Managing Director of Municipal Renovation & Improvement Organization, Decent Performance, 2020
- Certificate of Appreciation, Mayor of Isfahan, Successful implementation of a participatory urban planning project in the worn-out neighborhoods of Isfahan, focusing on community engagement and enhancing residents' involvement in the urban development process, 2024
Timeline
Lecturer
Payam-e Noor University of Isfahan
09.2014 - 06.2016
Research and Urban Planning Officer
Esfahan Municipality- Esfahan Renovation Organization
01.2014 - 02.2024
Project Co-Worker
Rahbord-e Andisheh Apama
08.2012 - 04.2013
Project Co-Worker
Naghsheh Pardaz-e Rayaneh Consulting Engineers Co.
03.2012 - 05.2013
Master of Geography - Urban Planning
Yazd University
Bachelor of Urbanism -
Sheikhbahaei University
Ph.D. Degree - Geography & Urban Planning
Azad University
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