Post-occupancy evaluation of the improved old residential neighborhood satisfaction using Principal Component Analysis: the case of Wuxi, China
Recently, many Chinese cities have initiated improvement projects aimed at enhancing living conditions in older residential neighborhoods. Urban improvement should be closely linked to the needs of occupants to determine “what to improve”. Governmental initiatives and the various stakeholders involv...
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| author | Jing, Zhao Abdul Aziz, Faziawati Ziyi, Cheng Ujang, Norsidah Hui, Zhang Jiajun, Xu Yi, Xiao Lin, Shi |
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| description | Recently, many Chinese cities have initiated improvement projects aimed at enhancing living conditions in older residential neighborhoods. Urban improvement should be closely linked to the needs of occupants to determine “what to improve”. Governmental initiatives and the various stakeholders involved in the project influence the impact of improvement efforts. The objectives of the study are essential to identify the factors influencing occupants’ satisfaction and to evaluate whether the occupants are satisfied with the improved old residential neighborhoods. This study conducts a post-occupancy evaluation (POE) of improved outdoor spaces in old residential neighborhoods, focusing on neighborhoods in Wuxi, China. A principal component analysis (PCA) was used to evaluate residents’ efficacy and satisfaction with the enhancements implemented in outdoor spaces. The methodology involved collecting data through surveys and on-site observations, which were then analyzed to identify the pivotal factors impacting the effectiveness of these improvements. The results indicated that enhancing outdoor spaces had a substantial positive impact on residents’ quality of life, social interactions, and physical activity levels. Additionally, the PCA identified accessibility, safety, and aesthetic quality as the main factors contributing to resident satisfaction. This study offers valuable insights for urban planners and policymakers aiming to rejuvenate aging residential districts, emphasizing the importance of data-driven approaches to improve the design and functionality of outdoor spaces. |
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| spelling | upm-1192522025-08-12T08:14:37Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/119252/ Post-occupancy evaluation of the improved old residential neighborhood satisfaction using Principal Component Analysis: the case of Wuxi, China Jing, Zhao Abdul Aziz, Faziawati Ziyi, Cheng Ujang, Norsidah Hui, Zhang Jiajun, Xu Yi, Xiao Lin, Shi Recently, many Chinese cities have initiated improvement projects aimed at enhancing living conditions in older residential neighborhoods. Urban improvement should be closely linked to the needs of occupants to determine “what to improve”. Governmental initiatives and the various stakeholders involved in the project influence the impact of improvement efforts. The objectives of the study are essential to identify the factors influencing occupants’ satisfaction and to evaluate whether the occupants are satisfied with the improved old residential neighborhoods. This study conducts a post-occupancy evaluation (POE) of improved outdoor spaces in old residential neighborhoods, focusing on neighborhoods in Wuxi, China. A principal component analysis (PCA) was used to evaluate residents’ efficacy and satisfaction with the enhancements implemented in outdoor spaces. The methodology involved collecting data through surveys and on-site observations, which were then analyzed to identify the pivotal factors impacting the effectiveness of these improvements. The results indicated that enhancing outdoor spaces had a substantial positive impact on residents’ quality of life, social interactions, and physical activity levels. Additionally, the PCA identified accessibility, safety, and aesthetic quality as the main factors contributing to resident satisfaction. This study offers valuable insights for urban planners and policymakers aiming to rejuvenate aging residential districts, emphasizing the importance of data-driven approaches to improve the design and functionality of outdoor spaces. Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) 2024 Article PeerReviewed text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/119252/1/119252.pdf Jing, Zhao and Abdul Aziz, Faziawati and Ziyi, Cheng and Ujang, Norsidah and Hui, Zhang and Jiajun, Xu and Yi, Xiao and Lin, Shi (2024) Post-occupancy evaluation of the improved old residential neighborhood satisfaction using Principal Component Analysis: the case of Wuxi, China. ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information, 13 (9). art. no. 318. pp. 1-26. ISSN 2220-9964; eISSN: 2220-9964 https://www.mdpi.com/2220-9964/13/9/318 10.3390/ijgi13090318 |
| spellingShingle | Jing, Zhao Abdul Aziz, Faziawati Ziyi, Cheng Ujang, Norsidah Hui, Zhang Jiajun, Xu Yi, Xiao Lin, Shi Post-occupancy evaluation of the improved old residential neighborhood satisfaction using Principal Component Analysis: the case of Wuxi, China |
| title | Post-occupancy evaluation of the improved old residential neighborhood satisfaction using Principal Component Analysis: the case of Wuxi, China |
| title_full | Post-occupancy evaluation of the improved old residential neighborhood satisfaction using Principal Component Analysis: the case of Wuxi, China |
| title_fullStr | Post-occupancy evaluation of the improved old residential neighborhood satisfaction using Principal Component Analysis: the case of Wuxi, China |
| title_full_unstemmed | Post-occupancy evaluation of the improved old residential neighborhood satisfaction using Principal Component Analysis: the case of Wuxi, China |
| title_short | Post-occupancy evaluation of the improved old residential neighborhood satisfaction using Principal Component Analysis: the case of Wuxi, China |
| title_sort | post-occupancy evaluation of the improved old residential neighborhood satisfaction using principal component analysis: the case of wuxi, china |
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