A Study on the Semiotic Role of ‘Street Planning’ in the Revitalization of Informal Settlements from the Perspective of Residents’ Perception

Informal settlements are a prevalent form of residency in developing countries, facing significant weaknesses and shortages such as a lack of accessible public open spaces. Public spaces, especially streets, play an important role in these communities by providing essential open areas for individuals to live and interact. Recently, UN-Habitat proposed an innovative approach emphasizing the importance of streets in these districts. This approach argues that constructing more streets can solve some of the problems facing informal settlements. This study investigates the impact of streets on informal settlements and assesses their role in residents’ satisfaction. The research method used is descriptive-analytical, employing Structural Equation Modeling to study the influence of the street on residents’ subjective recreation. The results were analyzed using Smartpls. The findings indicate that economic factors significantly affect residents’ subjective satisfaction through access to streets, while civilizational factors related to quality of life do not significantly affect this satisfaction.