The purposes of this study are to survey the qualities of residential neighborhood environments and residents’ perceptions on their environment in Seoul. In order to find out the qualities and perceptions on their environments, two case study areas ...
The purposes of this study are to survey the qualities of residential neighborhood environments and residents’ perceptions on their environment in Seoul. In order to find out the qualities and perceptions on their environments, two case study areas in Seoul were chosen and investigated.
According to the survey results, 82% of respondents in case study areas pointed out the necessity of their neighborhood improvement. Various problems in residential areas were identified. They were : shortage of parking lots, inconvenience in garbage collection, overcrowding, noise and dusts at the construction sites, occupying road spaces by commercial activities and construction works. and etc. Also, Respondents pointed out the importance of the neighborhood-initiated programs which would taken care of the area specific problems in residential areas.