مطالعه تطبیقی سرمایه اجتماعی در بافت‌های شهری با استفاده از مدل Ahp(مطالعه موردی: شهر کرمانشاه)

Abstract:the dominance of technologic and physical-oriented planning of cities like the comprehensive (or master) plan and the detailed plan, and not paying enough attention to or neglecting social dimensions of urban planning, necessitates, more than ever before the consideration of urban social system. social capital, as a representation of social synergy, has been recognized as an influential factor affecting the urban physical space. identifying and measuring different dimensions of social capital in varying urban neighborhoods will help us be knowledgeable of the differences that exist in these areas and further assist us in coming up with the appropriate plans for these areas. this study aims to measure and compare the level of social capital and its dimensions (social knowledge, civic participation, social trust, and social solidarity) in three parts (old-context, new-context, and the informal-residence areas or shanty towns) of the city of kermanshah. this is a survey research that utilized a questionnaire to collect needed data. research results showed that informal residences and old-context areas, despite their many problems and difficulties, did in fact have more social capital, especially bonding social capital, than the new -context areas. this indicates that there are great potentials in these areas that if utilized appropriately, can enhance life greatly in these areas.