Assessing the level of social vitality in Informal Settlements (Case Study: Koshtargah-Urmia)

The aim of this study is to evaluate the level of social vitality in the Koshtargah neighborhood to provide solutions to improve the social vitality in the neighborhood by examining the potentials, limitations and assets of the neighborhood. The research method is applied in terms of purpose and descriptive-analytical. The materials used in this study have been collected in both documentary and field interpretations. Data collection tools include: observation, questionnaire, interview and note-taking. The statistical population of the study is the residents of the Koshtargah neighborhood. In this study, the sampling method is random and for sampling, Cochran's formula has been used, which is the sample size is 372 people. the dimensions used in this study include social, economic and physical dimension. Two quantitative and qualitative approaches have been used to analyze the collected data and information. In the quantitative dimension, statistical methods (descriptive and inferential) are used and In the qualitative dimension, the results of field observations and interviews were analyzed. The results of this study indicate the existence The average direct relationship between social, economic and physical dimensions and their dialects with social vitality. It is also in the assessment of the level of social vitality with an average of 2.52 at the downward average level.