Evaluation of the quality of participatory landscape perception in neighborhoods of cultural landscape to achieve social sustainability

Abstract

Citizen communication creates the foundation for sustainable development by adopting the notions of social life, space and human behavior. Furthermore, the perceptions of the cultural landscape, and the social sustainability of the neighborhoods are assessed through the participation of the citizens. As such, to gain a more in-depth understanding of the issues, the passage of the Fil Bazaar in Eshagh Beig neighborhood and Haj Zainal passage in Sang-e Siah neighborhood in the historical context of Shiraz has been selected. This research used a mixed-methodology. Due to necessity, using the questionnaire method and the Likert scale, with the help of architectural and urban planning specialists, a survey was conducted. Lastly, the collected data were analyzed using MAXQDA-software and using the Halprin-cycle, criteria were analyzed and assessed. With the aid of the Halprin-cycle, it is established that factors, correlation, Communication, and social life will impact the social stability.