Analysis of Urban Neighborhoods’ Identity with Emphasis on Sense of Belonging to the Place (Case Study: Thirteen Neighborhoods of the City of Ardebil)

This article primarily aims to examine the urban neighborhoods’ identity of with emphasis on the sense of belonging to the place. The case of present study includes thirteen neighborhoods in Ardebil city. The research findings presented and discussed in this article are based on a survey, which includes 400 males and females. According to the results of this study based on the path analysis, the bottom-line conclusion supports two key patterns: first, the sense of belonging to the place is significantly and positively associated with both social solidarity and social interaction variables. Second, the variables of social participation, responsibility and knowledge do not play significant role in the sense of belonging to the place.