1- Department of Fine Arts, Aras Campus, University of Tehran, Iran.
2- Faculty of Architecture, College of Fine Arts, University of Tehran, Iran
2- Faculty of Architecture, College of Fine Arts, University of Tehran, Iran
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This research was conducted with the objective of examining the “inconsistencies of physical development with spatial contextuality” in Tar village. In many rural settlements across Iran, development plans—particularly Hadi plans—are implemented with the intention of improving physical conditions and infrastructure. However, such interventions are often incompatible with the indigenous, cultural, and social characteristics of rural communities. The present study seeks to analyze the impacts of these physical changes on place identity and the sense of place attachment among the residents of Tar village. The research employed a descriptive–analytical method, integrating both fieldwork and library-based studies. During the research visit to Tar village, the physical features, circulation networks, public spaces, and modes of interaction between the inhabitants and these spaces were systematically observed and documented. Furthermore, informal interviews were conducted with local residents in order to gather their lived experiences regarding the effects of recent physical developments on social relations and their sense of belonging to place. The findings reveal that the undertaken physical developments were misaligned with the cultural and social characteristics of the village, which has led to a decline in place attachment and the emergence of a growing disconnection between the residents and their physical environment. Ultimately, the study recommends that physical development in rural areas should be designed and implemented with explicit consideration of the social, cultural, and identity-related needs of local communities, so as to mitigate the adverse consequences stemming from such inconsistencies.
Article number: 5
Keywords: Physical Development, Spatial Contextuality, Place Identity, Sense of Place Attachment, Tar Village, Rural Planning
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Received: 2025/09/17 | Accepted: 2025/11/11 | Published: 2025/11/12
Received: 2025/09/17 | Accepted: 2025/11/11 | Published: 2025/11/12
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