Functional Interpretation of Neighborhood Public Spaces in Terms of Identity

Majedi, Hamid; MansourRezaei, Majid; Mansouri, Elham

doi:10.7508/ijcr.2014.28.002

Document Type : Scientific Research Manuscript

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¹ Professor of Urbanism, Faculty of Art and Architecture, Islamic Azad University of Tehran Science and Research Branch

² M.A. of Urban Design and Planning, Faculty of Art and Architecture, Islamic Azad University of Tehran Central Branch

³ Ph.D. Student of Urbanism, Faculty of Art and Architecture, Islamic Azad University of Tehran Science and Research Branch

https://doi.org/10.7508/ijcr.2014.28.002

Abstract

The aim of this article is to evaluate the effect of neighborhood public space transformation due to rapid urbanization in Tehran since 1960s, on the formation of neighborhood identity. In order to find the role of public spaces in enhancing neighborhood identities, two middle class neighborhoods with different spatial organizations are compared with each other: Nazi Abad a planned neighborhood and Mehran a typical unplanned neighborhood which developed through rapid urbanization.

Next, the effect of neighborhood public spaces on neighborhood inhabitants is evaluated from two perspectives: Perceptual dimension and social dimension. The findings indicate that planned spatial organization and various neighborhood public spaces result in stronger neighborhood identity. It enhances both perceptual dimension of neighborhood identity(place attachment) and its social dimension (sense of community). In contrast unplanned spatial organization which is the typical feature of Tehran neighborhoods leads to weak neighborhood identity.

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Volume 7, Issue 4 - Serial Number 28
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Volume 7, Issue 4 - Serial Number 28March 2015Pages 39-61

Volume 7, Issue 4 - Serial Number 28
March 2015
Pages 39-61