Quality of life: quantitative analysis in New Urbanism and LEED-ND certified neighbourhoods
Amal Hamdy
Abstract:Given the substantial rise in the urban population, it is imperative to evaluate the quality of life (QoL) in residential communities. New Urbanism (NU) and LEED Certification for Neighbourhood Development (LEED-ND) are globally recognized neighbourhood design initiatives that strive to improve QoL. Nevertheless, the degree to which these initiatives effectively enhance QoL remains questionable. This assessment seeks to evaluate the effectiveness of key design practices in these two initiatives by examining th… Show more
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