Document Type : Research Paper
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1 university of guilan
2 Associate Professor, Department of Graphics, Faculty of Art and Architecture, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran
Abstract
Strengthening the sense of participation and social activity in urban space can be effective in the development and progress of the country. It has been emphasized that increasing the sense of hope of citizens leads to strengthening social hope in Iran. Social hope is formed by economic conditions, social justice, social institutions, and historical experiences. Culture and art are also factors that can be effective in the emergence of this sense in citizens and create social hope in urban space. Recreating social hope can be effective in strengthening social solidarity, reducing dissatisfaction, and increasing social participation. The main question of the present research is how to strengthen hope in urban space through a sense of place, and what effect do culture and art have in creating this sense? The research method is descriptive-analytical and data collection is a combination of library studies and field observation. Data analysis is qualitative, utilizing a grounded theory strategy. Based on this qualitative-purposive sampling, twenty citizens aged 18 and over from Isfahan and Rasht participated in semi-structured interviews, sharing their understanding and interpretation of social hope and sense of place. The findings of this study reveal the relationship of hope in urban spaces with six main categories: having memories, possessing authenticity, fostering interaction, desiring vitality, creating culture, and enhancing beauty. The core category of this study is culture and art, which encompasses the other categories. Urban art, with its expressive features and presence throughout the city, will not only convey cultural concepts, but also beautify the city and increase the quality of life for residents.
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