Disruptions in Place Attachment Sense of Place in Pedestrianized 17th Shahrivar Street

Document Type : علمی - پژوهشی

Authors

1 Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Shahid Beheshti University

2 Professor, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Shahid Beheshti University

Abstract

The relative stability of places results in feelings of familiarity, predictability and security in residents. While constant change often leads to a disruption of place attachment and could adversely affect the residents’ mental health. The 17th Shahrivar Street was converted into a walkway some three years ago, with no consultation with or participation from the residents. This paper employs a grounded theory methodology to analyze interviews with 20 residents conducted with an open-ended questionnaire. As a result, five major properties were found to be: place justification; place finale; targeted emphasis; replication of sense of place; and presence of ‘others’. This paradigmatic model explains the process of ambiguity in public space as a core phenomenon. In conclusion, the prevalence of the political dimension of place as compared to its temporal and spatial dimension is emphasized.

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Volume 25, Issue 3 - Serial Number 70
September 2015
Pages 65-80

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  • Receive Date: 03 September 2016
  • Revise Date: 31 January 2021
  • Accept Date: 31 December 2020

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