Assessing the rate of neighborhood identity with an Emphasis on the role of Public institutions in the region 7 of Tehran

Revitalize a neighborhood identity and social belonging in order to optimal management and improve the quality of life citizens have always been emphasised by urban experts and researchers. In this regard, creation a neighborhood management structure in order to provide a collaborative space, through the formation Public institutions particularly neighborhood councils can be seen as a move in this direction. Accordingly, the present study has discussed the rate of neighborhood's identity in the region 7 of Tehran and the role of public institutions particularly councils to enhance the of identity. This method of research is descriptive - analysis and survey. Used data from a questionnaire has been collected among 500 residents to 15 years of the region 7 of Tehran. Multi-stage cluster sampling method was used in this study.The research results show that Sense of belonging and sensitivity to the neighborhood does not seem very strong and reliable among citizens of the region. One of the most important reasons for this issue is lack of interaction between citizens and public institutions in the region. Expectations of the region citizens of public institutions are significant about the strengthening of in neighborhood identifying elements. It Shows sensitivity to the neighborhood and the potential for identity formation there are among the citizens of the region 7 of Tehran and if their expectations are to be effectively fulfilled in this respect, the situation will be more favorable to the neighborhood.