Assessing the development of local communities in suburban areas with emphasis on the role of participatory management (Case: Safadasht)

Introduction
Over the past 50 years, development paradigms have increasingly favored local and indigenous planning over other forms. As a result, the practice and theory of planning have grown to include more studies of how local communities can be involved in the planning process. This has led to the emergence of decentralized planning and quantitative and bottom-up approaches to planning.
Local involvement in decision-making is crucial for strengthening the role of individuals, associations, and institutions. Citizens should be encouraged to participate in activities that develop programs tailored to their community's needs and circumstances. This approach, known as participatory management, fosters collaboration between institutions and departments, facilitating the exchange of information and knowledge. Working together, we can promote economic, social, physical, and environmental growth in urban and suburban communities. It is important to consider the negative effects of uncontrolled expansion, as exemplified by the situation in Tehran. If land trading is not managed correctly and planned, it can result in environmental degradation and greatly impact suburban areas like Safadasht. Having foresight and a well-structured plan is imperative for achieving sustainable progress. Participatory management is crucial to improve the quality of suburbs like Safadasht in Tehran and address social, economic, physical, and environmental challenges. If suburban areas are not managed properly, the city cannot function as an intelligent, vibrant, and knowledgeable system. Additionally, citizens will be unable to produce and reproduce economic and social products. Therefore, urban management of suburban areas like Safadasht must prioritize participatory management.
 
Methodology
This study serves a clear purpose and has applied and theoretical applications. It is descriptive and analytical quantitative research. We used integrated models such as fuzzy Savara and fuzzy Cooper along with SPSS software to analyze the data. The statistical population in the present study consists of two parts. Based on the census conducted in 2016, the urban area of Safadasht is home to 32476 people. Using Cochran's method and random sampling, a sample population of 379 households was selected for the first part of the study. The second part of the study involved experts in the field, with a sample community of 20 experts selected, as is typical for most fuzzy models.
 
Results and discussion
The results showed that the situation of participatory management in the suburban area of Safadasht is unfavorable. It was found that the development of local communities is hindered. The Spearman correlation test showed a significant and positive relationship between the two variables. An integrated model, which utilizes both fuzzy SORA and fuzzy COPRAS, was employed to evaluate the impact of different components on economic, social, and environmental dimensions. According to the findings, the social aspect of the study received a score of 72.34, which indicates a satisfactory level of quality. Among the suggested factors, participative management had the most influence on participation and local control, while respect for human rights had the least impact.
Additionally, in the economic aspect, the overall score (72.48) is within the acceptable range of quality. Furthermore, among the proposed factors, justice and economic welfare had the highest impact on participative management, with a score of 73.11. The environmental dimension has a total score of 71.345, indicating a good quality level. Among the suggested components, the one with the highest score of 72.44 is dedicated to strengthening environmental awareness and is the most influential in participatory management. Overall, the environmental condition is in a green state.
 
Conclusion
When it comes to local community development and the role of individuals in that process, it is clear that modern suburban societies require a management approach that emphasizes human development and aims to achieve satisfaction among people ultimately. This type of management is known as participatory or innovative management.