Critical factors for improving social sustainability of urban renewal projects

Hon Wan Edwin Chan; Grace K.L. Lee

doi:10.1007/s11205-007-9089-3

Critical factors for improving social sustainability of urban renewal projects

Hon Wan Edwin Chan, Grace K.L. Lee

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Abstract

This study reviews the sustainable urban design concept and identifies critical factors for enhancing social sustainability of urban renewal projects. Through a questionnaire survey carried out in Hong Kong, the opinions of architects, planners, property development managers, and local citizens were sought and evaluated. The results derived from factor analysis indicated that certain design features should be incorporated for achieving social sustainability. "Satisfaction of Welfare Requirements", "Conservation of Resources & the Surroundings", "Creation of Harmonious Living Environment", "Provisions Facilitating Daily Life Operations", "Form of Development" and "Availability of Open Spaces" were believed to be the significant underlying factors for enhancing social sustainability of local urban renewal projects. 2007.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	243-256
Number of pages	14
Journal	Social Indicators Research
Volume	85
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s11205-007-9089-3
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2008

Keywords

Factor analysis
Hong Kong
Social sustainability
Sustainable urban design
Urban renewal

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Developmental and Educational Psychology
Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)
Sociology and Political Science
General Social Sciences

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