An Analysis of the Role of Urban Symbols in Identifying Places (Case Study Semnan City)

Introduction &

Urban symbols as a significant element of the city are a valuable tool for introducing the identity of the city. Which can be a full-fledged mirror of the identity and culture of the city. Identity crisis has become a complication of urbanization, which is reflected today in chaotic cities devoid of cultural and social values. The use of symbols with specific religious concepts that express our historical, cultural and religious identity in urban spaces causes more communication between citizens and identification of city residents. The purpose of this study is to analyze the role of urban symbols in identifying a place in the city Is Semnan.

present study as an applied study is based on descriptive method of correlation type. statistical population of 185129 people in semnan city and sample size were 385 persons according to the cochran formula. to analyze the data and test the hypotheses, spss software has been used. in order to collect data and information, a questionnaire was constructed and the questionnaire was used in the sample of sample society (citizens)to assess the validity of the research tool by cronbach's alpha coefficient. Cronbach " s alpha coefficient on indices of measurement (901 / 0)is the validity of the research tool.

The findings of the study show that the symbol of the city in Semnan does not correspond to the beauty and appropriateness of the culture of the region. The equipment of the city symbol in the city of Semnan is not well done in terms of location.

Urban symbols can identify cities, provided that specialized people (architect, sculptor, urban planner) are used in its design and installation.