This study investigates the design characteristics of neighborhood structures in new towns and their influence on residents’ satisfaction, perceptions of living spheres, walkability, and facility use patterns, with a focus on Jeonju Eco-City and Jeo...
This study investigates the design characteristics of neighborhood structures in new towns and their influence on residents’ satisfaction, perceptions of living spheres, walkability, and facility use patterns, with a focus on Jeonju Eco-City and Jeonbuk Innovation City. The study reviews district unit plans and land-use plans and analyzes resident survey data on living sphere perception, facility accessibility, satisfaction, and usage patterns. A total of 204 valid responses collected between November 29 and December 9, 2025, were analyzed using statistical methods.
The results indicate that accessibility to educational facilities, the quality of the internal apartment complex environment, and access to open spaces within a five-minute walking distance are the key factors influencing residential satisfaction, confirming that educational facility accessibility remains the most important element in neighborhood planning. These findings suggest that future new-town planning should prioritize the following considerations: (1) accessibility to educational facilities (β = 0.317), (2) internal apartment complex environment (β = 0.300), (3) accessibility to open spaces within a five-minute walk (β = 0.297), (4) accessibility to and scale of commercial facilities (β = 0.187), and (5) transportation and pedestrian convenience (β = 0.145).