Toufan Jafari - Ph. D. Candidate in Project and construction management. University of Tehran

Urban Regeneration has changed from a simple engineering and construction project to a sophisticated social andeconomic phenomenon. Management and considering context are to critical factors of regeneration projects successand failures in Iranian initiatives are strongly the result of negligence of them. The main propose of this research isto develop a managerial model for regeneration projects in Tehran based on the context. After considering differentdimensions of urban regeneration, the structure and components of the model is identified based on David`s strategicmanagement model and then to complete the model, interview with experts and analysis of consultant`s documentsrelated to Tehran`s deteriorated fabrics is done. Finally every identified part is synthesized into the final model. Themost important aspect of the model is role of facilitator for urban management and not a direct actor giving the chancefor developers and professionals in private sector to direct regeneration with participation of people and other actors.

Urban Regeneration, deteriorated fabrics, regeneration Management, Project management, Tehran