The Role of Behavioral System in the Sociality of Urban Parks: A Case Study of Azadi Park of Shiraz

Document Type : Science - Research

Authors

1 Associate Professor Department of Architecture, Shiraz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz, Iran.

2 Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture Yasouj University, Yasouj, Iran.

3 Ph.D. Candidate of Architecture Department, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz Branch, Shiraz, Iran.

Abstract

The purpose of the present study is to investigate the role of behavioral system in the sociability of urban parks in Azadi Park of Shiraz. The method is combined that includes descriptive and analytical methods using environmental psychology, library studies and field observations. The data has been collected through questionnaires and logical reasoning.  The results show that the sociability and the multifunctionality and and the wide range of capabilities can indicate the richness of the space in such a way that despite the existing obstacles and challenges, the space has shown an acceptable function, and over time, it can develop new functions and roles, in accordance with social changes. Also, the findings show that voluntary and social activities increase the sociability of the space more than mandatory activities, and finally, it draws a model of the activity pattern; which has the greatest impact on sociability.

Keywords

Main Subjects