Implementation of Urban Regeneration Approach with Focus on Social Capital Benefits (Case Study: Sangelaj Neighborhood)

In this article we practice Regeneration of Sangelaj neighborhood as one of Tehran’s oldest neighborhoods, located close to Bazar and Golestan Royal palace and had a critical role in the social and spatial relations of the city. Our purpose is improving the quality of urban life and creating conditions for more social interactions between the residents.At first some principles and definitions in the field of renewal and rehabilitation of the historic and down town areas are given. Then we talk about Urban Regeneration approach and social capital and its functions in the society. Trends of transformation and decline in the inner city are reviewed and some guidelines are given to reverse the social, economic and physical decline and decay in the historic city.Afterwards social, economic, cultural and physical researches are implemented and analyzed to figure out the neighborhood’s today characteristics and conditions and its situation in the old city of Tehran. Finally After these analyses and reaching a primary vision, strategic and policy plans are presented for improving the neighborhood in urban design framework.The intervention area is a street in the neighborhood known as Gozare Moayer in the historic Tehran maps. In this area of the neighborhood, containing the main functions and uses, some action plans, namely green spaces and cultural and social centers are proposed and some measures are taken to improve security and safety and appearances of the neighborhood.

کلیدواژه ها:

social capital ، urban regeneration ، urban design ، urban decay and decline ، downtown