Rating of the satisfaction of elderly residents with the quality of the residential environment in the urban neighborhoods of Rasht metropolis based on the indicators of the eco-oriented city(case: Hamidian and Aynak neighborhoods)

Introduction
In recent years, Rasht has experienced rapid urbanization and extensive construction operations. However, this growth has been uneven and exogenous, leading to challenges such as migration from small cities, disregard for ecological principles in settlements, unbalanced population and urban area growth, expansion of peri-urban areas, decreased road network efficiency, and increased conversion of gardens and agricultural lands. The city and its surrounding areas have experienced a transformation in land use, with residential, commercial, and service purposes becoming prominent. This has resulted in suburban and peri-urban areas becoming residential areas and satellite towns and has helped improve the quality of residential environments. However, this trend has also affected the suburbs of Hamidian and Aynak, where residential structures have gradually overtaken work centers, leading to physical overcrowding and neglect. When looking at residential areas and their overall environmental quality, it can impact how satisfied residents are with their neighborhoods. Therefore, addressing this issue is essential. Currently, there has been no study or evaluation of the environmental quality based on ecological city indicators in these areas.
Thus, conducting a basic assessment of the environmental quality in these neighborhoods seems essential. It is necessary based on these indicators. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to evaluate the satisfaction of the residents with the quality of the residential environment of the peri-urban neighborhoods of Rasht metropolis based on the indicators of the eco-oriented city, and this study is to answer the general question of the level of satisfaction of the residents with the quality of the residential environment of the Hamidian and Aynak neighborhoods with an emphasis on the index How are the ecological ones?
 
Methodology
The purpose of the research is applied and descriptive-analytical in nature, and the method used is quantitative research. The data analysis was performed using the Mamdani fuzzy model and SPSS software. For the current study, the statistical population is divided into two parts. Firstly, residents from Hamidian and Aynak neighborhoods were randomly sampled using Cochran's method, resulting in a sample population 384. Secondly, 20 experts in this field were chosen through targeted sampling to make up the second part of the statistical population.
 
Results and discussion
The survey results indicate that residents were generally satisfied with all aspects except for citizen interaction and respectful communication, which received an average score of 3.15. Other areas that scored lower than the average value of 3 include public participation, social interactions in green spaces with natural elements, self-employed art markets, and local and organic markets for farmers to sell their products, all with an average score of 3.12. Additionally, the number and quality of green spaces received an average score of 3.11. The study indicated that the satisfaction of residents varies across different sub-criteria. Interaction and public communication received the highest score of 4.56, while trust in water resources received the lowest score of 2.96. The social criterion received the highest overall satisfaction score of 4.89, while the criterion of urban development and infrastructure received the lowest score of 2.32. Additionally, the spatial analysis revealed that the eco-oriented criteria in the Hamidian neighborhood were more favorable than in the Aynak neighborhood.
 
Conclusion
Creating eco-friendly city standards is crucial for improving the living conditions in the suburbs of Hamidian and Aynak in Rasht. In the long run, ignoring these standards could jeopardize these areas' sustainability and cause urban decay. Therefore, the urban management of Rasht needs to prioritize ongoing monitoring, evaluation, and implementation of eco-friendly city standards.