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Sajadi S, Mohammadi M. Developing a conceptual model of physical changes in neighborhoods and residents' satisfaction- Case Study: Jamaran Neighborhood in Tehran. Haft Hesar J Environ Stud 2026; 14 (54) :65-82
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Introduction: In the process of urban development and expansion of their physical boundaries, urban fabrics undergo changes and transformations. Physical changes in diverse urban fabrics encompass other changes, such as changes in the social fabric, cultural transformation, and economic changes. This study examines the impact of physical changes with an emphasis on assessing the satisfaction of residents in a sample of neighborhoods with a rural background—specifically, the Jamaran neighborhood in Tehran.
Methodology: The research method is qualitative, and in examining the case study, the initial step involved a qualitative analysis of documents, including plans and regulation related to the area, as well as an analysis of the research unit which is map to assess the extent of physical changes. Additionally, the perspectives of the residents have been obtained through the analysis of semi-structured interviews with 21 residents and long-time shopkeepers living in the area. In order to analyze the interview data,a qualitative content analysis approach was used. The data were coded, and categories and subcategories were extracted.
Results: Based on the findings, four main categories were identified, which in the category of controlling and enhancing agents of changes refer to the impact of restrictive regulations and relatively extensive physical changes that have led to the destruction of 40% of gardens and garden houses. In the category of internal agency of change, many physical changes were driven by residents due to migration or ownership issues such as inheritance, while others were initiated by the municipality through regulations like the garden tower policy. Additionally, regarding the intensity of change and its lack of adaptation, the inevitability of changes and their rapid pace can be noted. furthermore the disconnection between the natural and social environment relations was identified as another category, which is a consequence of physical changes and has contributed to residents' dissatisfaction with these changes.
Conclusion: The results of this study indicate that the presence of economic benefits for residents leads to an increase in their direct and indirect impact on the spatial transformations of their neighborhood. Additionally, it seems that advancements in the construction industry, along with factors such as capital accumulation in a given area, have contributed to the acceleration and intensification of changes and widespread transformations. This has resulted in a shorter time frame for the process of transition to occur for residents. It is worth noting that in the sample of this study, an increase in the uniform height of buildings in the fabric did not lead to a reduction in the perceived intensity of changes or greater adaptability to them.
Methodology: The research method is qualitative, and in examining the case study, the initial step involved a qualitative analysis of documents, including plans and regulation related to the area, as well as an analysis of the research unit which is map to assess the extent of physical changes. Additionally, the perspectives of the residents have been obtained through the analysis of semi-structured interviews with 21 residents and long-time shopkeepers living in the area. In order to analyze the interview data,a qualitative content analysis approach was used. The data were coded, and categories and subcategories were extracted.
Results: Based on the findings, four main categories were identified, which in the category of controlling and enhancing agents of changes refer to the impact of restrictive regulations and relatively extensive physical changes that have led to the destruction of 40% of gardens and garden houses. In the category of internal agency of change, many physical changes were driven by residents due to migration or ownership issues such as inheritance, while others were initiated by the municipality through regulations like the garden tower policy. Additionally, regarding the intensity of change and its lack of adaptation, the inevitability of changes and their rapid pace can be noted. furthermore the disconnection between the natural and social environment relations was identified as another category, which is a consequence of physical changes and has contributed to residents' dissatisfaction with these changes.
Conclusion: The results of this study indicate that the presence of economic benefits for residents leads to an increase in their direct and indirect impact on the spatial transformations of their neighborhood. Additionally, it seems that advancements in the construction industry, along with factors such as capital accumulation in a given area, have contributed to the acceleration and intensification of changes and widespread transformations. This has resulted in a shorter time frame for the process of transition to occur for residents. It is worth noting that in the sample of this study, an increase in the uniform height of buildings in the fabric did not lead to a reduction in the perceived intensity of changes or greater adaptability to them.
Keywords: physical changes, social changes, satisfaction, urban fabric, neighborhoods with rural roots, Jamaran neighbourhood
Type of Study: Research |
Received: 2026/01/25 | Accepted: 2026/01/30 | Published: 2026/01/30 | ePublished: 2026/01/30
Received: 2026/01/25 | Accepted: 2026/01/30 | Published: 2026/01/30 | ePublished: 2026/01/30
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