The Importance of Place Attachment in Urban Management and the Role of Design Factors

This study examines the impact of urban products on enhancing individuals' connection to their cities and strengthening social bonds among residents. To this end, a thorough review of the EMERALD, WOS, and EBSCO academic databases was conducted, focusing on documents published from 2013 to November 2022. Out of an initial 1532 articles, 14 key articles were selected for final review after several stages of evaluation. The findings showed that urban products play a significant role in increasing citizens' sense of belonging to their cities and positively influencing their quality of life and satisfaction levels. This research provides insights for urban policy-making, planning, and branding processes, emphasizing the importance of considering the role of product designers as a crucial part of urban design. These designers can help strengthen the bond between citizens and their cities and enhance social cohesion. The originality of this research lies in its systematic approach to understanding the impact of urban products on city attachment and social bonds.