Assessment of Resettlement Policies for Informal Areas Considering the resident as the Main Element in Development

This research addresses a contemporary issue: the problem of informal settlements and the risks they pose, as well as the challenges faced by the state in improving or resettling residents of these areas. In recent years, the state has adopted several policies aimed at developing and enhancing informal settlements, but this development has primarily focused on improving facilities, often without aligning with the needs of citizens. There is a clear mismatch in the behaviors of residents of informal settlements in new communities and their sense of belonging to them. Therefore, development efforts in informal settlements should extend to understanding the social and economic aspects of these populations. This can be achieved by establishing a comprehensive development strategy that includes citizens as a key determinant in the development process, ensuring that the required improvements meet their needs and align with their capabilities. This strategy can be developed by studying the comprehensive dimensions of urban development and applying them to a specific new area to assess the effectiveness of resettlement policies for informal settlements and new cities. Additionally, lessons can be drawn from successful global examples to maximize the benefits of the strategy and enhance its applicability in future initiatives aimed at developing informal settlements.