scholarly journals Criteria and aspects of quality of open spaces in high-rise housing neighbourhoods in the process of urban revitalization

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 221-233 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivana Bogdanovic-Protic ◽  
Petar Mitkovic ◽  
Milica Ljubenovic
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Urban Revitalization ◽  
Open Spaces ◽  
High Rise ◽  
Residential Neighborhood ◽  
Spare Time ◽  
Quality Aspects ◽  
Design And Practice

The correlation between the quality of open spaces and quality of life in high-rise housing neighborhoods in contemporary urban-architectural and social frameworks has been confirmed by a series of multidisciplinary researches. Modern research indicates that in the process of revitalization, it is necessary to look at various aspects of the quality of open spaces in order to provide a more efficient degree of improvement. Creating adequate spatial conditions for the different types of activities of the daily spare time of tenants and the exercise of physical activity in the direction of improving psycho-physical health, achieving spatial-ambient values, as well as for encouraging good neighborly relations, communion, territoriality and sense of belonging, which are all determinants of the quality of life, can be managed by providing a certain level of quality open spaces. Bearing in mind that there are no unique criteria for the quality of open spaces in high - rise residential neighborhoods, the aim of this paper is to indicate the desirable characteristics of these spaces in accordance with the contemporary principles of urban design and practice in the process of their revitalization. Therefore, residential neighborhood Poptahof has been selected as a research platform that represents the good practice example of the revitalization of open spaces in line with identified criteria and quality aspects. These criteria can serve as a basis for further research of the modes of urban revitalization of open spaces, with the aim of improving the quality of life.

scholarly journals Modalities of tenants participation in the revitalization of open spaces in complexes with high-rise housing

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 203-211 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivana Bogdanovic-Protic ◽  
Milena Dinic-Brankovic ◽  
Milica Igic ◽  
Milica Ljubenovic ◽  
Mihailo Mitkovic
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Open Space ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Open Spaces ◽  
Joint Activities ◽  
High Rise ◽  
Housing Environment

Participation of tenants is an actual and very efficient instrument for revitalizing open spaces in complexes with high-rise housing. The share of tenants in joint activities in open spaces and in their improvement contributes to the development of the feeling of pride of the tenants and the responsibility for the housing environment. Therefore, through participation, tenants become motivated to undertake activities that can prevent further devastation of open spaces. Modalities of tenants' participation are diverse and some of the key are: tenants' personalization, learning to improve common spaces (semi-public, semi-private) and collective gardening. The aim of this paper is to affirm the participation of tenants in the programs of revitalization of open spaces and articulation of its significance in complexes with high-rise housing in the context of improvement of quality of life. In these complexes there often occurs alienation, lack of awareness of tenants for the improvement of open space, and encouragement of participation of tenants is of particular importance. In this context, this paper analyzes an example of good practice of revitalizing open spaces in the residential complex Eriksbo in Gothenburg, where a great diversity of modalities of tenants' participation can be identified.

The Vietnamese Version of the Health-related Quality of Life Measure for Children with Epilepsy (CHEQOL-25): Reliability

MedPharmRes ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-14
Author(s):  
Tri Doan ◽  
Tuan Tran ◽  
Han Nguyen ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Life Measure ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Parent Proxy

Purpose: This study aimed to translate and culturally adapt the self-report and parent-proxy Health-Related Quality of Life Measure for Children with Epilepsy (CHEQOL-25) into Vietnamese and to evaluate their reliability. Methods: Both English versions of the self-report and parent-proxy CHEQOL-25 were translated and culturally adapted into Vietnamese by using the Principles of Good Practice for the Translation and Cultural Adaptation Process. The Vietnamese versions were scored by 77 epileptic patients, who aged 8–15 years, and their parents/caregivers at neurology outpatient clinic of Children Hospital No. 2 – Ho Chi Minh City. Reliability of the questionnaires was determined by using Cronbach’s coefficient α and intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC). Results: Both Vietnamese versions of the self-report and parent-proxy CHEQOL-25 were shown to be consistent with the English ones, easy to understand for Vietnamese children and parents. Thus, no further modification was required. Cronbach’s α coefficient for each subscale of the Vietnamese version of the self-report and parent-proxy CHEQOL-25 was 0.65 to 0.86 and 0.83 to 0.86, respectively. The ICC for each subscale of the self-report and parent-proxy CHEQOL-25 was in the range of 0.61 to 0.86 and 0.77 to 0.98, respectively. Conclusion: The Vietnamese version of the self-report and parent-proxy CHEQOL-25 were the first questionnaires about quality of life of epileptic children in Vietnam. This Vietnamese version was shown to be reliable to assess the quality of life of children with epilepsy aged 8–15 years.

scholarly journals Quality of life in a “high-rise lawless slum”: A study of the “Kowloon Walled City”

2018 ◽  
Vol 76 ◽  
pp. 157-165 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leung Kwok Prudence Lau ◽  
Wai Chung Lawrence Lai ◽  
Chi Wing Daniel Ho
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
High Rise

scholarly journals Users’ Satisfaction in CityWaterfront: The Case of Jeddah Corniche

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 100
Author(s):  
Ghadeer Alawi ◽  
Lobna Mostafa
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Citizen Participation ◽  
Social Cohesion ◽  
Physical Characteristics ◽  
Present Condition ◽  
Urban Management ◽  
Open Spaces ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction

Recreational waterfront developments can be only superficially pleasant as they lack substantial design qualities needed for their user’s comfort. Enhancing the user’s comfort and satisfaction will encourage people to spend more time outdoors, with the potential to improve their physical health, enrich their social cohesion, and enhance the overall quality of life. The objective of this study is to investigate the extent to which the physical characteristics of open spaces can contribute to the user’s satisfaction with space. The study evaluates the user’s perception of satisfaction in the recent development of Jeddah North Corniche and provides solutions to enhance this issue. The methodologies applied in this study are structured questioner survey, which focuses on understanding the current user’s preference and their level of satisfaction regarding the present condition. This increase the emphasis on representative citizen participation, who are usually not consulted in planning issues. The findings of this research involve the development of urban management principles for the adoption of sustainable waterfronts with the consideration of culture. The outcome should contribute to the Saudi 2030 vision by: Enhancing livability of Saudi Cities through improving the landscape and facilities of Jeddah urban waterfronts, and to encourage citizens to exercise at least once per week through enhancing the microclimate condition of waterfronts open spaces.

scholarly journals Smart city initiatives in the context of digital transformation

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katarina Tomičić Pupek ◽  
Igor Pihir ◽  
Martina Tomičić Furjan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Public Sector ◽  
Smart City ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Literature Analysis ◽  
Private And Public

Digital transformation is an emerging trend in developing the way how the work is being done, and it is present in the private and public sector, in all industries and fields of work. Smart cities, as one of the concepts related to digital transformation, is usually seen as a matter of local governments, as it is their responsibility to ensure a better quality of life for the citizens. Some cities have already taken advantages of possibilities offered by the concept of smart cities, creating new values to all stakeholders interacting in the living city ecosystems, thus serving as examples of good practice, while others are still developing and growing on their intentions to become smart. This paper provides a structured literature analysis and investigates key scope, services and technologies related to smart cities and digital transformation as concepts of empowering social and collaboration interactions, in order to identify leading factors in most smart city initiatives.

The influence of high-rise residence on physical activity and quality of life among older people with leprosy in a retirement community

2012 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 90-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
SHUN PING CHENG ◽  
TZE FANG WANG ◽  
FU IN TANG ◽  
NGOK KIU CHU ◽  
I JU CHEN
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older People ◽  
Retirement Community ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
World Health ◽  
World Health Organization Quality ◽  
High Rise ◽  
Study Participants

ABSTRACTThe significant time older people typically spend at home affects both their level of physical activity and quality of life. This prospective cohort study was designed to identify the effects that living in a high-rise residence retirement community has on physical activity and quality of life in older people with leprosy. The relocation group was comprised of study participants who had relocated voluntarily to a high-rise apartment building. The comparison group was comprised of study participants who had chosen not to relocate to that building. Data were collected using a personal information survey, Modified Baecke's Questionnaire, and the brief version of the World Health Organization Quality of Life assessment (WHOQOL-BREF). The groups were significantly similar in terms of household activities, leisure time activities, total physical activity score, and quality of life physical and social aspects, and significantly different in terms of quality of life overall (F=7.864,p=0.006), psychological (F=5.403,p=0.021) and environmental (F=23.099,p=0.000) aspects. This study indicates that living in a high-rise apartment environment does not decrease physical activity and may promote overall quality of life, and psychological and environmental aspects, in retirement community residents. The findings enhance understanding of the effect of different living environments on physical activity and quality of life. Greater health professional participation in retirement community design to ensure such designs facilitate residents’ health and quality of life is recommended.

Depression and mental health in care homes for older people

2009 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tom Dening ◽  
Alisoun Milne
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Older People ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Psychosocial Interventions ◽  
Care Quality ◽  
Care Homes ◽  
Term Care

About five per cent of ‐ generally very frail ‐ older people live in long‐term care in the UK; approximately a fifth of all deaths occur in care homes. Depression and dementia are prevalent mental health conditions in care homes; depression is reported in around a third of residents and dementia in two thirds. While there is some evidence about efficacy of medication in treating psychiatric and behavioural symptoms among residents, much less is known about the potential role of psychosocial interventions in enhancing mental health and quality of life. Quality of care varies widely across the carehome sector including support from primary and specialist health and quality and level of training. In terms of enhancing care quality, there is evidence that investing in staff training and conditions, establishing good links with healthcare providers, and developing care standards that genuinely promote good practice are likely to improve resident quality of life. This is an exciting area for research development and practice innovation for the future; taking account of users perspective, holds particular potential.

scholarly journals Improving the quality of life in high-rise. A sustainable approach CPTED observed in the public realm in Widzew

2015 ◽  
pp. 213-224
Author(s):  
Tobias Woldendorp
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Real Estate ◽  
Public Space ◽  
Crime Prevention ◽  
Public Realm ◽  
Old People ◽  
The Public ◽  
High Rise ◽  
Sense Of Security

The article focuses on the sense of security as a very important element affecting the quality of life and its improvement. Attention was drawn to crime and security in public space, which, is used by old people. The aim of the study is to use the CPTED methodology – Dutch solutions in the field of crime prevention such as architectural, urban and green design. The main criteria used in the method is visibility, accessibility, attractiveness and territoriality. Observations and analysis on the use of this method were conducted by the author on the high-rise (real estate) in Łódź-Widzew.

scholarly journals THE Exploration of Effective Spatial Performance of Accessible Neighbourhood Green (Ang), Including its Proportion and Standard Distance from User in Dhanmondi Residential Area, Dhaka

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 57-66
Author(s):  
I. M. Badhan ◽  
S. W. Ching
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Open Space ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Residential Area ◽  
Primary Concern ◽  
Open Spaces ◽  
Demand And Supply ◽  
Physical Context ◽  
And Gender

Urban physical context can be analyzed across three key matrixes (3-P) among others i.e. place, path, and people. So, pragmatic analysis of spatial effective performances connecting 3-P, require provoking frequency of people’s experience. Acknowledging this issue, the demand for accessible neighbourhood green (ANG) at an appropriate distance becomes the primary concern to enhance the quality of life and liveability in a city. However, with the continued urban growth and densification, the discrepancy between the demand and supply of open space continues to vary requiring adjustments to remain responsive. The real-life circumstance results in a shortage of parks and open areas in terms of demand and supply within accessible distance in Dhaka city. This paper intends to examine this issue through the case of the planned Dhanmondi Residential Area (DRA) in Dhaka. Despite having provision of multiple open spaces in DRA, visitor’s frequency varies due to age and gender group accessibility conditions and varying distances. Considering existing spatial norms set by Detail Area Plan (DAP), Dhaka structure plan (DSP), and numerous research works on Dhaka open spaces, the major inquiry posed here is whether these open spaces are appropriate for DRA or not. Therefore, the objective of this paper focuses on examining the quality of the physical environment of Neighbourhood public open spaces termed here as accessible neighbourhood green (ANG) in DRA to examine their adequacy concerning proportion and distance synchronized with the frequency of visits. The initial part of the paper focuses on conceptualizing the problem vis-à-vis the existing scenario.  Surveys and interviews have been conducted to assess people’s perceptions in terms of comfort, accessibility, sociability, and user frequency aligned with proximity. The result indicates that the provision of one appropriate ANG within two or three standard blocks apart contribute to enhancing the quality of life for the city dwellers and their liveability.

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