Urban resilience in facing environmental hazards, especially air pollution, is one of the most significant challenges for metropolises. Isfahan city, given its dry and semi-dry climate, rapid population growth, and uncontrolled industrialization, is confronted with an air quality crisis and a reduction in per capita green space. This study aims to examine the relationship between the level of urban resilience, the severity of air pollution, and the role of urban green spaces in mitigating pollution effects in the metropolis of Isfahan.
In this regard, through field studies, air quality monitoring station data, satellite information on green coverage, and a review of scientific literature, an attempt has been made to analyze the strategic role of green spaces in improving urban resilience.
The investigations show that the average per capita green space in Isfahan is less than the global standard, and in some urban areas, this figure falls below 5 square meters. According to the results, green spaces play a key role in reducing pollution load by creating barriers to the transfer of suspended particles, absorbing pollutant gases, and moderating ambient temperature. Moreover, green spaces, as social gathering points and urban livability zones, increase psychological and social resilience against environmental crises.
The research methodology is a combination of qualitative methods and GIS, remote sensing data, and correlation analysis. The results indicate that increasing green space density in areas with higher population density and pollution has a direct effect on reducing the average suspended particles.
Finally, while proposing solutions such as revising Isfahan’s detailed urban plan, prioritizing the expansion of green spaces in critical areas, utilizing smart air quality monitoring technologies, and implementing spatial justice-based policies, it emphasizes that achieving an air pollution-resilient city is not possible without precise planning for green space development.