نوع مقاله : مقاله کوتاه
عنوان مقاله English
نویسندگان English
This paper presents the results of a comparative study conducted in three suburban towns in south of Tehran: Varamin, Qarchak, and Islamshahr. The former town boasts a long history, while the latter towns were initially developed as informal settlements in the chaotic post-revolution period. The notion of public space is first defined based on sociopolitical and planning approaches to include four types: i) urban space; ii) religious space; iii) green space; and iv) potential public space. A comparison of these spaces in the three towns in terms of physical, functional, and social criteria reveal drastic differences and a significant correlation with their history and formation. While Varamin boasts public spaces with a strong identity, Qarchak and Islamshahr demonstrate an effort towards achieving an urban identity through their civil life and dynamism.
