The residential area near the urban high-tech industrial complex is different from the general residential area in terms of location, and residents
Improvement of the residential environment for the continuing residence of remains a challenge
As of 20...
The residential area near the urban high-tech industrial complex is different from the general residential area in terms of location, and residents
Improvement of the residential environment for the continuing residence of remains a challenge
As of 2024, the number of urban high-tech industrial complexes nationwide has increased to 48, and 35% are concentrated in the metropolitan area. High-tech industrial complexes, which are announced as new approval , also prefer to be located in the metropolitan area, and at the same time, the voices of nearby residents to improve the residential environment are gradually increasing. The reality is that there is a need for rational demand and operational management, centered on residents, high-tech industrial complex management entities, and local governments, who are stakeholders in the long
This study attempted to clarify the causal relationship between the characteristics of the residential environment of residents near urban high-tech industrial complexes and the influencing factors on the intention to continue living.
Existing studies have largely considered the location characteristics of urban high-tech industrial complexes, activation factors, and facility aspects, and lack consideration for residents. Therefore, beyond the physical aspects of the creation of high-tech industrial complexes, we intend to conduct multi-faceted in-depth research on neighboring residents.
For the study, a research model was set up focusing on detailed factors such as residential environment, residential satisfaction, and continuous residential intention, and then the empirical analysis and the second in-depth analysis (interview) were conducted for residents near urban high-tech industrial complexes.
A face-to-face survey was conducted from April 28 to May 9, 2025, and responses (115 people in total) were received and used as basic data for analysis. The collected effective data were analyzed by the following procedure using the SPSS 25.0 statistical program. First, frequency analysis and descriptive statistics analysis were conducted to understand the respondents' personal characteristics and major variables, and Cronbach's alpha coefficient was calculated to verify reliability. In addition, independent sample t-test, one-way ANOVA, and post-test were conducted to find out the difference in perception between variables according to the respondents' general characteristics. In addition, a correlation analysis was conducted to measure the relationship between each variable, and the results of the study were verified by applying multiple regression analysis to identify factors affecting residential satisfaction, factors affecting residential satisfaction, factors affecting residential satisfaction, and factors affecting residential intention to continue living.
As a result of the study, first, it was found that the residential environment had a significant positive (+) effect on housing satisfaction. In particular, facility and space maintenance and harmful factor blocking factors played a key role. The fact is that satisfaction increases when the physical environment is systematically managed and you feel comfort, cleanliness, and safety in your daily life.
Second, it was confirmed that housing satisfaction had a very strong positive (+) effect on the intention to continue living. It shows that the more positive the evaluation is, the stronger the will to stay in the area for a long time. These results are in line with existing studies on continuous residence and support the fact that housing satisfaction acts as a decisive variable in maintaining the community and securing a stable inflow population.
Third, as a result of examining the effect of the residential environment on the intention to continue living, it was found that facility/space maintenance and facility accessibility had a significant positive (+) effect. This means that the more systematically maintained and managed the living environment and the easier access residents have to living infrastructure such as public transportation and living infrastructure, the stronger their long-term intention to live. Continuous improvement in facility management and securing access to public transportation and living infrastructure are evaluated as key factors inducing a long-term settlement environment.
Fourth, meaningful results were also derived from the results of the mediating effect analysis. Among the factors of the residential environment, facility/space maintenance and blocking of harmful factors were found to have a positive effect on the intention to continue living through housing satisfaction
Fifth, it was found that the effect of controlling life satisfaction was not statistically significant.
Additionally, dissatisfaction factors, urgently needed living infrastructure, and improvement measures were analyzed as in-depth analysis (interview) of the residential environment, and the common denominator of the residential environment's needs (hope) was first, preference for access to public transportation, second, preference for convenience space, third, management of the operating of harmful substances due to location characteristics, and fourth, demand for public infrastructure (small parks, etc.). In conclusion, the continuous residence of residents in neighboring areas can only be realized when the residential environment, stability, and access to living infrastructure are combined.
As a result of the study, it is suggested that it is necessary to change the perception of the residential environment preferred by residents.
As a stakeholder, not an object of patience with residents in areas near high-tech industrial complexes, it was recognized as a cooperative partner in operating management beyond the demand for residential environments and the use of public facilities.
As shown in the study, residential environment, housing satisfaction, and intention to continue living can be viewed as the characteristics of residents near high-tech industrial complexes. It is judged that residents near urban high-tech industrial complexes are recognized as cooperative partners in operating management as a resident community, and when planning an urban high-tech industrial complex, it is required to establish a high-tech industrial complex plan and infrastructure plan that considers the determinants of neighboring residents' decision to continue living.
Keywords: urban high-tech industrial complexes, residential environment, residential satisfaction, willingness to continue living, living infrastructure, and housing determinants.