Development of a theoretical model of urban space production in Abbasabad lands of Tehran , Emphasizing the power relations of actors Based on Grand Theory (using Atlasti qualitative analysis software)

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Nayyer Farabiasl ¹ (, PhD student Department of Urban Planning, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Qazvin Branch, Islamic Azad University, Qazvin, Iran.)
Mojtaba Rafiean ² (Professor, Faculty of Art and Architecture, Tarbiat Modares University,Tehran,Iran.)
mohammadreza khatibi ³ (A ssistant Professor, Department of Urban Planning, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Qazvin Branch, Islamic Azad University, Qazvin, Iran)

Received: 2021-09-28 Accepted : 2022-02-04 Published : 2023-04-21

Keywords: Grounded theory, Space production, Abbasabad lands, power relations, actors,

Abstract :

How to produce urban spaces and discover what has happened in this process over time makes the type of space production transparent and allows for better planning and management and filling gaps through existing potentials.The purpose of this study is to present a model of urban space production of Abbasabad lands of Tehran metropolis with a magnifying glass of actors and current power relations between them.The methodological approach of this research is qualitative approach. The sampling method is based on the chain method. In order to increase the reliability of quality data, a period of twelve months and individuals in three different executive, scientific and scientific-executive areas related to the production of Abbasabad space were collected. Responsive validation technique has also been used to increase the reliability of quality data. The innovation of this research is the development of a theoretical model of producing a unique urban space with grounded theory and qualitative analysis with Atlasti software.Findings show that the algorithm or model of presence, position and relationships of urbanspace production actors in Abbasabad lands, in a linear-hierarchical manner between government institutions (including government and government institutions and urban management) And the private sector under the banner of the public sector is underway. In the production of this space, there was no mechanism for citizen participation and under the fundamental influence of the system of governance of urban management , the multiplicity of responsible and decision-making institutions and the invasion of interests by various groups in government and governance has led to the prevention of citizens' right to the city which can only be solved by creating integrated management and unit ownership.

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