Implementation of the socialized housing system in a second tier coastal city of the People's Republic of China

Abstract

This study aimed to enhance the socialized housing system in Yancheng City, Jiangsu Province, China. Its key objectives were to describe respondent profiles (program implementors and community members), evaluate the implementation of the socialized housing system, identify implementation challenges, analyze differences and relationships based on respondent categories, and propose an action plan for improvement. Quantitative methods were employed, and the participants included Yancheng City officials, Yueda Real Estate employees, department heads, and local community members. The findings revealed that the socialized housing system was perceived as well-implemented, primarily by community members who acknowledged facing implementation issues. Notably, significant implementation differences were observed among respondent categories, while issues encountered did not significantly vary. Furthermore, no significant relationship was found between implementation and problems. The study recommended that the government introduces new management strategies, prioritizes public housing for enterprises and institutions, enhances public housing management, increases low-cost housing square meter requirements, and establishes policies for household occupant allocation. The proposed action plan should be discussed and evaluated by higher authorities, and researchers are encouraged to conduct similar studies, specifically evaluating the system's effectiveness in different Chinese provinces. This research contributes to ongoing efforts to improve social housing and urban development in the region.