Document Type : Original Article
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1 Department of architecture, Faculty of art and architecture, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Iran
2 Department of architecture. Faculty of art and architecture. University of Kurdistan
Abstract
Place attachment as one of the most important factors in evaluating the relationship between humans and the environment and creating a high-quality human environment expresses a person's deep emotional relationship with a place. Bazaar, as collective space, is part of the urban environment in many cities around the world, and the sustainability of these spaces is crucial. Therefore, considering that the survival of a commercial space depends on the presence of customers, this research has been conducted with the aim of identifying and prioritizing the dimensions of place attachment in markets (case example: Qaysarieh market) so that it can use the results obtained to strengthen the sense of attachment to Place in the market to take an effective step.
The research method of this research was mixed and qualitative and quantitative. In the qualitative part, by reviewing the subject literature and content analysis, the effective dimensions in place attachment were extracted.In the quantitative part, The analysis of the data obtained from the questionnaires was conducted using SPSS26 statistical tests. The sampling method was random, and the statistical population of the study, based on Cochran's formula, included 384 users of the space, shopkeepers, and residents around the area.
The findings of the research indicate the appropriate situation of the Qaisarieh market in Isfahan in terms of attachment to the place, so that despite the passage of time, this market has been able to maintain its nature as a distinct and unique market.. Four influential dimensions in creating a sense of attachment to the market, in addition to individual and temporal factors, include: place identity, emotional attachment, place dependence, and social connection. According to the audience, the most significant impact comes from the component of emotional place attachment, followed by place identity in creating a sense of attachment to the Qeysarieh Bazaar.
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