Analyzing the Concept of Participation in the Regeneration of Historic Fabrics Based on a Systematic Review and Content Analysis

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1 Ph.D. Student, Department of Urban Development, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

2 Associate Professor, Department of Urban Development, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

3 Professor, Department of Urban Development, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.

Abstract

In the contemporary era, regeneration has emerged as a novel approach in the domain of preserving and revitalizing historic fabrics, supplanting previous methods. A fundamental distinction of this approach from other methods lies in its emphasis on the active and inclusive participation of stakeholders in the regeneration process. However, achieving effective and efficient participation necessitates a profound understanding of its concept and function within the context of regeneration. Thus, this study was conducted to understand and identify the structure, function, and impact of participation in the regeneration of historic fabrics, as well as to delineate its effectiveness dimensions. This research, in its search and selection phase, employed the four-stage PRISMA systematic review method, identifying 635 sources through searches in premier scientific citation databases using the keywords 'regeneration,' 'historic fabric,' and 'participation,' of which 70 were selected to address the primary research question. Subsequently, through qualitative content analysis, coding, and theme extraction, the findings were categorized into three domains: the structure, function, and impact of participation in the regeneration of historic fabrics. The structure encompasses three categories—dynamism, coherence, and inclusivity; the function comprises five categories—context, effective factor, legal prerequisite, mechanism, and consensus; and the impact was identified at two levels—citizen and organizational—each with four effectiveness dimensions. The results indicate that maximizing the benefits of participation’s function, with the aforementioned structural characteristics, requires attention to its impact. Proper implementation of participation at the organizational level, through managing political, planning, cultural, and economic dimensions, facilitates the realization of participation at the citizen level, with dimensions encompassing socio-political, socio-cultural, physical-environmental, institutional, and politico-economic aspects.

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  • Revise Date: 27 April 2025
  • Accept Date: 22 October 2025

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