Urban identity has global, national, local, and spatial dimensions, and its concept is multifaceted, including landmarks, history, heritage, culture, language, memory, and music. There is only one comprehensive review of urban identity, and it does not cover all aspects. As a result, the authors conducted a bibliometric review, which included documents from the most important scientific classifications between 1969 and 2024. It identified research trends and their evolution; collaboration networks for leading organizations, authors, and countries in the field; and influential citations for authors, journals, and key documents. The study focused on the works that established the intellectual structure, created the conceptual framework for identity, and identified future research gaps and potential directions. The analysis of the conceptual structure yielded four main groups: first, "identity, globalization, culture, and migration"; second, "urban identity, public spaces, cities, and architecture"; third, "local identity, cultural heritage, and tourism"; and fourth, "place identity and space." The findings indicate that future research should focus on connecting artificial intelligence technologies to identity issues, as well as the importance of classification research. The study concludes with practical contributions for decision-makers and policymakers. It also includes a valuable reference for planners, architects, and specialized arts. • The study analyzes the knowledge, social structure, and research trends in urban identity. • The study analyzes the intellectual and conceptual structure and explores future research. • There is a diverse mix of concepts, but local identity and urban identity are dominant. • Future research should focus on connecting artificial intelligence technologies to identity issues. • There is a lack of classification research for urban identity.
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