Affiliations: [a] Department of Art and Architecture, Payame Noor University (PNU), P.O. Box 19395-3697, Tehran, Iran | [b] Department of Social Sciences, Payame Noor University (PNU), P.O. Box 19395-3697, Tehran, Iran
Abstract: Parks and urban green spaces can play an effective role in developing and reinforcing citizens’ place attachment because of long time usage and wide spectrum of environmental users. Bagh Mohtasham of Rasht can be indicated as one of the prominent examples of urban parks in Gilan province. Bagh Mohtasham is the oldest park in Rasht and is counted as the main choices for Rasht citizens in order to spend their leisure time. In this regard current study intends to assess the impact of Bagh Mohtasham of Rasht on the people’s place attachment to determine the solutions for increasing the place attachment in residents of Rasht. The current study is descriptive-analytical. The writing process started with research general framework through investigating library documents and field study and then people’s place attachment and identification to Bagh Mohtasham of Rasht. Similar examples are assessed by applying questionnaires and structured interviews with people. The study results show that perceptual cognitive, environmental, physical and social components have a significant and sensible effect on citizens’ place attachment to Bagh Mohtasham of Rasht.
Keywords: Place attachment, public spaces, urban parks, Bagh Mohtasham, Rasht, Gilan
