Residential Density and Spatial Externalities

Urban Studies ◽  
1982 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 293-302 ◽  
Author(s):  
Colin Price
Keyword(s):  
Residential Density ◽  
Spatial Externalities

scholarly journals Sustainable Transportation and Policy Development: A Study for Impact Analysis of Mobility Patterns and Neighborhood Assessment of Walking Behavior

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 1871
Author(s):  
Gustavo de Siqueira ◽  
Ahmad Adeel ◽  
Petrit Pasha ◽  
Amal Al Balushi ◽  
Syyed Adnan Raheel Shah
Keyword(s):  
Policy Development ◽  
Impact Analysis ◽  
Sustainable Transportation ◽  
Residential Density ◽  
Industrialized Countries ◽  
Mobility Patterns ◽  
Walking Behavior ◽  
Environmental Attributes ◽  
Pedestrian Infrastructure ◽  
Global Threat

Since rapid growth and car-oriented patterns became a global threat and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) levels are advancing, strategies to redesign the built environment into healthier spaces have gained importance. Walkability plays a central role in this context. However, the literature is dominated by studies from western industrialized countries. In this paper, we employed structural equational modeling to analyze perceptual data collected from different neighborhoods of Muscat. We compared the responses regarding environmental attributes to the frequency of walking for transport. We found that land use mix combined with low residential density are the factors that have the highest impact on pedestrian activity. Conversely, the estimates of the pedestrian infrastructure were surprisingly low, suggesting that, in car dominant societies, walking perceptions are affected by drivers’ perspectives.

scholarly journals Impact of high residential density on the building technology, HVAC systems, and indoor environment in Swedish apartments

2020 ◽  
Vol 172 ◽  
pp. 09003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akram Abdul Hamid ◽  
Jenny von Platten ◽  
Kristina Mjörnell ◽  
Dennis Johansson ◽  
Hans Bagge
Keyword(s):  
Indoor Environment ◽  
Ventilation Rate ◽  
Hvac Systems ◽  
Extreme Conditions ◽  
Residential Density ◽  
Indoor Climate ◽  
Housing Shortage ◽  
Technical Parameters ◽  
Building Technology ◽  
Combat Problems

During the last few years, there has been an increased number of overcrowded apartments, due to increased migration but also housing shortage in general, particularly in the suburbs to major cities. The question is how the indoor environment in these apartments is affected by the high number of persons and how the problems related to high residential density can be overcome. This paper aims to specify the problem by investigating and analysing the technical parameters influenced by residential density in Swedish apartments built between 1965-1974. To map the situation, 11 interviews with employees at housing companies were conducted. Based on extreme conditions described in the interviews, simulations of the indoor climate and moisture risks at some vulnerable parts of constructions were made. Simulations were focused on moisture loads and CO2 concentrations as functions of residential density and ventilation rate. Finally, measures to combat problems associated to overcrowding are suggested. The aim is that the results should be used by authorities to formulate incentives and/or recommendations for housing companies to take actions to ensure a good indoor environment for all, irrespective of residential density conditions.

Strategies for increasing residential density

1993 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 83-97 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter J. Larkham ◽  
Andrew N. Jones
Keyword(s):  
Residential Density
Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document