The functional distribution of activities (residential, commercial, industrial).

Shirvani’s structured approach laid the groundwork for contemporary urban movements, including:

In his seminal work, Shirvani delineates the urban design process into several interrelated stages. These stages create a roadmap for designers, ensuring that all aspects of the urban fabric are considered. A. Contextual Analysis and Data Collection

Designing within the context of the existing urban fabric, respecting local history and character.

Urban design is a complex, multi-disciplinary field that sits at the intersection of architecture, landscape architecture, city planning, and sociology. Among the foundational texts that define this discipline, Hamid Shirvani's The Urban Design Process (1985) stands out as a critical guide for practitioners and students alike. Shirvani’s work, which can be explored through archival resources like the Internet Archive , provides a structured approach to designing sustainable, functional, and aesthetically pleasing urban environments.