Social capital, the basis for the development of local community culture (Case example: the central core of Shahrekord)

The urban space is considered a suitable platform for urban activities and a place for social-cultural interactions, as well as a basis for the formation and development of social capital. The central core of cities is considered the most important physical-spatial platform of cultural values due to its ancient history, physical heritage, lands suitable for cultural function. The development of social capital strengthens values such as solidarity, solidarity, unity, cooperation and public participation. The purpose of this research is to study the indicators of social capital and their influence on the development, progress and improvement of the culture of the local community, with a case study of the central core of Shahrekord. At this stage, first, the required data is collected from the selected statistical population using a survey study method and through a questionnaire technique. They were subjected to detailed scientific analysis. The research results show that social capital indicators have a positive and significant effect on the development of local community culture, and among other social capital indicators, the meaning index (0.744), the social hope index (0.721), the cultural activity index (0.509), need index (0.49), social trust index (0.485) have the highest ranks.