Forme urbaine et comportement social : le cas du sens psychologique de la communauté dans les ensembles collectif à Jijel (Algérie)

Abstract

The present study addresses the issue of urban form in relation to the psychological sense of community (PSC) through six case studies of collective housing in Jijel, Algeria. It claims that the intermediate space between buildings, as well as the common areas, constitutes the main foundation of social interactions, which represents a key element in the development of the SPC. She claims that the intermediate space between buildings, as well as the common areas, constitutes the main basis for social interactions, which represents a key element in the development of SPC. Previous studies have highlighted the importance of length of stay, functional diversity, and the quality of the residential framework structure in improving SPC. Previous studies have highlighted the importance of length of stay, functional mix, and the quality of the residential framework structure in improving SPC. While the relationship between urban form and SPC remains underexplored, hence our interest in substantiating this relationship. To achieve our goal, we used a mixed method: statistical analysis of the survey results, and VGA analysis, correlated with behavioral maps, to determine the link between spatial and behavioral components. In conclusion, the study shows that the sense of psychological community (SPC) is primarily fostered by social interactions and by the structuring of the residential environment. Enclosure through the built form alone is not a determining factor; rather, the organization of movement paths and certain forms of enclosure shaped by topography and spatial configuration play a structuring role. Length of residence operates in a non-linear manner, according to specific thresholds, and functional mix emerges as a favorable factor when it introduces attractive elements, without requiring a high level of functional intensity