Latent factor analysis and measurement on sustainable urban livability in Siliguri Municipal Corporation, West Bengal through EFA and CFA model

Adhikari, Amit Kumar; Roy, Tamal Basu

doi:10.1007/s43762-021-00023-w

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“…The findings also revealed that access has a strong correlation with the livability of residents. This result mirrors the studies conducted by Adhikari and Roy (2021), who emphasized that access is the most influential factor on urban livability.…”

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Evaluation of Urban Livability Based on Spatial Distribution and Functional Radius of Land Uses

Hashemkhani Zolfani,

Hedayatnezhad Kashi,

Antuchevičienė

2023

International Journal of Strategic Property Management

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The present research has evaluated the spatial distribution and functional radius of land uses in the central district of Tehran city using objective and subjective methods. The findings showed; Land uses have a directional pattern with random distribution and a cluster. The functional radius also indicates a lack of desirable access for residents to land uses. On the other hand, the lack of per capita confirms the results of the functional radius of the land uses. Because the district is facing a per capita shortage in all uses and functional scales. The results of subjective evaluations also showed that residents lack ease of access to land uses. Also, the optimal access to land uses from the residents’ perspectives has been contrary to the standards of urban development plans. What has been quite evident is that spatial injustice in the distribution of land uses and the presence of disparities in access to land uses have had a negative impact on the livability of the district. Our results underscore the importance of a comprehensive examination of livability based on the spatial justice of land uses. This necessitates simultaneous attention to distribution patterns, functional radii of land uses, and the involvement of residents’ perceptions of that space.

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confidence: 87%

Evaluation of Urban Livability Based on Spatial Distribution and Functional Radius of Land Uses

Hashemkhani Zolfani,

Hedayatnezhad Kashi,

Antuchevičienė

2023

International Journal of Strategic Property Management

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“…Principle component analysis (PCA) is employed to carry out EFA. Later, CFA is carried out to verify the relationship between the manifested variables and latent factors (Adhikari and Roy, 2021). The second part of the analysis is the development of a residential location choice model using multinomial logit regression (MNL).…”

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Factors influencing residential location choice: learnings from the Indian context

Saini,

Pandit

2023

OHI

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PurposeThe purpose of the present study is to explore the factors that influence the residential location choice of households in the Indian context.Design/methodology/approachTwo sub-urban towns of Kolkata, i.e. Biddhanagar Municipal Corporation and Rajarhat Newtown, are taken as case studies. In total, 34 variables are considered related to the household's socioeconomic background (10), dwelling (3), travel (2) and level of importance of neighborhood characteristics (19). A revealed preference household survey is conducted, which resulted in the collection of 390 samples. Firstly, 19 level of importance variables are deduced to 3 latent factors using exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. After that, a utility function is estimated using a multinomial logit regression to identify significant factors.FindingsThe results indicate the significance of car ownership, work travel time, work mode, monthly income, proximity to work, proximity to family/relative/friends, proximity to quality schools, quality of physical infrastructure such as water availability, power availability and housing typology among others in the residential location choice of households.Research limitations/implicationsKolkata, a major metropolitan area in eastern India, has been experiencing space constraints to cater to the housing demand of the ever-increasing population. Although satellite towns are being developed, the infrastructure landscape in such towns is uneven, resulting in more housing demand in one area than another. The study furnishes significant findings to develop more informed policies to attract households in low-demand areas and manage high-demand areas to achieve sustainable planning.Originality/valueConsidering the importance of geographical context, it is the first study on residential location choice, providing a perspective of household behavior from eastern India. It also shows the importance of physical infrastructure attributes in residential location choice for developing countries, which is seldom employed in the current practice. Moreover, previous studies (although few) done in India consider the objective value of location characteristics. The present study focuses on subjective value or the level of importance perceived by respondents.

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“…(2020) concluded that social vulnerability harmed ULQ, while Maclean and Salama (2019) found that cultural heritage sites were important for enhancing ULQ. They suggested that urban planners prioritize the creation of cultural amenities to improve ULQ. Other Factors: Additionally, some studies have examined the impact of other factors on ULQ, including housing (Khaef and Zebardast, 2016; Pan et al ., 2018; Ruengtam, 2017), health (Barreira et al ., 2021; Patil and Sharma, 2022), smart city technologies (Adhikari and Roy, 2021; Al-Qawasmi et al ., 2021; Foguesatto et al ., 2022) and safety and security (Alsaid, 2015; Mamuye and Gotu, 2015). In conclusion, ULQ and urban spaces are important topics extensively studied in recent years.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Other Factors: Additionally, some studies have examined the impact of other factors on ULQ, including housing (Khaef and Zebardast, 2016; Pan et al ., 2018; Ruengtam, 2017), health (Barreira et al ., 2021; Patil and Sharma, 2022), smart city technologies (Adhikari and Roy, 2021; Al-Qawasmi et al ., 2021; Foguesatto et al ., 2022) and safety and security (Alsaid, 2015; Mamuye and Gotu, 2015). In conclusion, ULQ and urban spaces are important topics extensively studied in recent years.…”

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confidence: 99%

Urban residents' attitudes towards the impact of public spaces on urban life quality: the case of Adana

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Altunkasa

Uslu

2023

OHI

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PurposePublic spaces, which offer opportunities for social, cultural and recreational activities, enhance urban life quality (ULQ). Thus, this study aims to investigate the impact of public spaces and physical-environmental criteria affecting the usability of ULQ in Adana city, Turkey.Design/methodology/approachThe study method consists of three stages. Firstly, public spaces and physical-environmental criteria that can be effective in ULQ were determined. Secondly, the effect of the determining criteria on ULQ was evaluated through a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire (1 = very negative, 5 = very positive). The survey was conducted with 601 people in the four central districts of Adana, including Çukurova, Seyhan, Sariçam and Yüregir. Participants evaluated ULQ for both the residence district and Adana city. Lastly, factors affecting ULQ were determined using exploratory factor analysis (EFA). In addition, MANOVA was used to determine the changes in factors according to socio-demographic characteristics.FindingsBased on the EFA, the results show that the criteria affecting the ULQ are grouped into four factors, including (1) open spaces, (2) cultural, sports and recreation, (3) environmental and (4) transportation. In evaluating these factors, while gender does not affect the perception of ULQ, residence districts show a statistically significant difference in the perception of ULQ. Cultural and transportation factors show statistical differences according to education and age.Research limitations/implicationsThis study has a limitation in that it relies solely on the quantitative perceptions of residents with varying demographics, such as age, gender and educational level, to evaluate public spaces and physical environment criteria. While these perspectives are valuable, they may not necessarily reflect the qualitative reality of the urban environment. Therefore, future studies combining quantitative and qualitative data could provide a more comprehensive understanding of the factors affecting ULQ in urban areas.Social implicationsThe implementation of the survey showed the subjective perception of ULQ in Adana city. Urban green spaces, including cultural, sports and recreational areas, should be improved in areas with insufficient facilities that affect the quality of urban life. Additionally, the impact of climate conditions on the quality of life should be taken into account when designing the city to ensure maximum utilization of public spaces. Furthermore, safe cycling transportation networks should be developed.Originality/valueThe novelty of this study lies in its unique approach to investigating the effects of public spaces and physical environmental criteria on ULQ based on combining residents' perceptions, literature review and data analysis. The study provides a valuable perspective often overlooked in urban planning research, especially in developing countries like Turkey. Additionally, the study's findings can inform the development of strategies to enhance ULQ.

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Latent factor analysis and measurement on sustainable urban livability in Siliguri Municipal Corporation, West Bengal through EFA and CFA model

Cited by 6 publications

References 51 publications

Evaluation of Urban Livability Based on Spatial Distribution and Functional Radius of Land Uses

Evaluation of Urban Livability Based on Spatial Distribution and Functional Radius of Land Uses

Factors influencing residential location choice: learnings from the Indian context

Urban residents' attitudes towards the impact of public spaces on urban life quality: the case of Adana

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