Residential satisfaction and quality of urban life: examining diverse housing environments

Güngör, Merve Koçak; Terzi, Fatih

doi:10.1108/arch-01-2022-0014

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“…The correlation coefficient was 0.202, a figure considered to be of weak significance. Neighbourhood amenities are location-specific, which can include physical characteristics; social environment; local and public facilities; and location and transport (Anderson, 2011; Gungor and Terzi, 2022). The locations of the four high-rise low-cost housing developments were found to be acceptable (although not the best) because they were sanctioned under the planning approval of the state; 30% of the total units built by private developers must be low-cost housing (Shuid, 2016).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In Table 1, only two out of nine papers were concerned with location/neighbourhood amenities, suggesting that the majority of parcel holders were contented with the location as they found that neighbourhood amenities were readily within their reach. In one case study of the Kayseri residential neighbourhood in Turkey, Gungor and Terzi (2022) discovered that the four factors reflecting the quality of life were: satisfaction with the neighbourhood; city-level urban services; neighbourhood relations; and belonging. City-level urban services refer to neighbourhood amenities; the belonging factor will be higher if more collective action prevails.…”

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Standard of workmanship, crime rate and condition of lift systems influence collective action in low-cost housing

Wang

Au-Yong

Ling

et al. 2023

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Purpose Under Malaysian Law, the maintenance and management of common property have traditionally been viewed as insoluble challenges in the self-organisational efforts for high-rise low-cost housing developments. As the population increases, more shared resources become heavily exploited with few willing to contribute towards the sustainability of resources. Many researchers argued a better way would be to convert these shared resources into a private or state-managed entity. Hence, with that assumption, this paper aims to examine how better physical characteristics can result in greater collective action. Design/methodology/approach This research paper adopted a quantitative method approach to determine how the standard of physical characteristics influenced the quality of collective action in high-rise low-cost housing. The method included a questionnaire survey of 519 parcel holders chosen via stratified purposeful random sampling from four high-rise low-cost housing areas. Findings The paper found a positive correlation between the quality of physical characteristics and the collective action gained. The findings highlighted that the standard of workmanship of high-rise low-cost units (including the common properties), the crime rate in the neighbourhood and the condition of lift systems – when improved – were significant positive predictors of collective action. Practical implications Housing developers should pay attention to the quality of both low-cost units and related common properties, as this endeavour will assist greatly in future collective action management. Originality/value The study was justified in terms of its originality as few research studies adopted the social-ecological system framework that focused on the correlation between the quality of physical characteristics and the collective action of parcel holders.

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Standard of workmanship, crime rate and condition of lift systems influence collective action in low-cost housing

Wang

Au-Yong

Ling

et al. 2023

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“…The survey concludes that EFA determined four essential factors affecting the ULQ as: 1) open spaces, 2) cultural, sports and recreational areas, 3) environment and 4) transportation. Previous research analysed the impact of socio-demographic characteristics on factor selection using ANOVA analysis (Arvanitidis et al ., 2009; Güngör and Terzi, 2022). In this study, we employed MANOVA to explore the similarities and differences in residents' responses based on their socio-demographic characteristics.…”

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“…They suggested that urban planners prioritize the creation of green spaces and public parks to promote mental health and improve ULQ. Social, cultural and economic factors: Romice et al . (2016) suggested that social capital positively influenced residents' physical and mental health, while Güngör and Terzi (2022) highlighted the positive effects of cultural amenities on ULQ. Mouratidis (2021) contribute to the growing body of literature on the relationship between social capital and ULQ and provide practical implications for policymakers, urban planners and community organizers working towards neighbourhood regeneration and revitalization.…”

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“…To enhance ULQ, it is crucial to provide well-designed UPSs that are easily accessible. However, investigations into residents' perceptions and real-life findings of UPSs and their usability factors are insufficient, particularly in developing countries like Turkey (G€ ung€ or and Terzi, 2022;Mazıcıo glu and Yenice, 2019;Yumuk and Altıntas ¸, 2019). To bridge this gap, based on residents' perceptions, this study examines the effects of physical environmental criteria on ULQ and public spaces in Adana city, Turkey.…”

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

ÇİLEK

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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Evaluation of the regeneration efficiency of old residential neighborhoods from the perspective of residents' satisfaction based on the superefficient BCC-DEA model

Li,

Guo,

Gong

et al. 2024

J Hous and the Built Environ

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Residential satisfaction and quality of urban life: examining diverse housing environments

Cited by 5 publications

References 63 publications

Standard of workmanship, crime rate and condition of lift systems influence collective action in low-cost housing

Standard of workmanship, crime rate and condition of lift systems influence collective action in low-cost housing

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

Evaluation of the regeneration efficiency of old residential neighborhoods from the perspective of residents' satisfaction based on the superefficient BCC-DEA model

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