historic cities contain an old urban structure, which have been formed over time, based on the city’s identity features and have emanated in the form of historical relations and elements; therefore the quality of interventions took place in these contexts couldn’t be ignored. tabriz is one of iran’s most important historic cities that its structural identity has changed throughout history due t...

Achievement of a coherent and strong sense of self is critical to positive academic outcomes for urban minority youth. The present study utilized a mixed-methods approach to explore key aspects of identity development for African American adolescents living in a high-poverty, urban neighborhood. Results suggest that efforts to develop a sense of oneself as an individual and in relation to the w...

The article discusses the issues of preserving local identity urban areas, identifying its tangible and intangible components during reorganization open public spaces. concept festivalization space, as a way reflecting aspects history territory, well adding or changing scenario using environment, is disclosed. classification temporary architectural structures, which are an integral part process...

Informal settlement as a global urban phenomenon encounters different social, physical and economic shortcomings. These fabrics especially in cities of the global south experience an escalating gap with developed urban areas. In this regard, faltering economy plays a major contribution in continuity of poverty and exclusion. In Iran, Empowerment plan could not lead to favorable and stable resul...