Residential satisfaction in inner urban higher-density Brisbane, Australia: role of dwelling design, neighbourhood and neighbours

Buys, Laurie; Miller, Evonne

doi:10.1080/09640568.2011.597592

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“…The low number of households with children under 18 years old (7%) was a critical difference between the respondents and the resident population of the local statistical area (21%) [53]. The number of renters in the study sample (44%) was higher than the ABS 2006 Census data for Brisbane area (30%), possibly illustrating the more transient nature of this population [53]. The remainder were either owners (27%) or paying off their mortgage (28%).…”

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“…At the outset it is important to note that the founding study investigated residential satisfaction [53] and the findings indicated quite a high degree of congruity between these residents and their HD environments. Most residents were extremely satisfied with the overall HD residential environment, when taking into account their neighbourhood, neighbours and dwelling.…”

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Residents’ Experiences of Privacy and Comfort in Multi-Storey Apartment Dwellings in Subtropical Brisbane

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Dwellings in multi-storey apartment buildings (MSAB) are predicted to increase dramatically as a proportion of housing stock in subtropical cities over coming decades. The problem of designing comfortable and healthy high-density residential environments and minimising energy consumption must be addressed urgently in subtropical cities globally. This paper explores private residents' experiences of privacy and comfort and their perceptions of how well their apartment dwelling modulated the external environment in subtropical conditions through analysis of 636 survey responses and 24 interviews with residents of MSAB in inner urban neighbourhoods of Brisbane, Australia. The findings show that the availability of natural ventilation and outdoor private living spaces play important roles in resident perceptions of liveability in the subtropics where the climate is conducive to year round "outdoor living". Residents valued choice with regard to climate control methods in their apartments. They overwhelmingly preferred natural ventilation to manage thermal comfort, and turned to the air-conditioner for limited periods, particularly when external conditions were too noisy. These findings provide a unique evidence base for reducing the environmental impact of MSAB and increasing the acceptability of apartment living, through incorporating residential attributes positioned around climate-responsive architecture. OPEN ACCESSSustainability 2015, 7 7742

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“…Visual amenity issues similar to design issues were identified as important issues in conflicts. Also, multi-unit developments in highdensity areas confirmed the findings of Buys and Miller (2012) that Australian residents were highly concerned about high-rise developments and that there was a negative view of the impacts of this type of development.…”

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Measuring visual attributes for assessing visual conflicts in urban environments

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The visual relationships between a proposed development and the existing urban setting have become increasingly controversial in the past two decades. Protecting and enhancing visual attributes of the current urban environment is regulated by a range of performance-based policies and regulations. However, every year many development conflicts occur between developers, local councils and residents resulting in costly delays in the development process. Visual amenity and character are two of the most contentious issues in these conflicts.Currently, conflict resolution based on these policies relies on experts' interpretation of what appears to be visually significant. Although visual amenity experts aim to provide an impartial and objective assessment of visual effects of proposed developments, their evaluations are sometimes mixed with personal judgments and lack enough centrality and reliability. The problem is compounded by the fact that there are no consistent approaches within and between localities and experts as to what is considered visually significant. The uncertainties and inefficiencies created by performance-based planning policies, to regulate the protection of urban visual quality, highlights the importance of developing reliable, measurable and repeatable approaches to analyse visual environments and to describe the urban character.Based on a postpositivist approach, a range of research methods using exploratory and descriptive approaches was used to answer the stated research questions. Therefore, the research design is split into three stages. The first stage involved reviewing the planning court cases in Brisbane from 2000 to 2012 to identify the overall different types of conflicts within the city. These conflicts were analysed spatially to determine their distribution and to look for any significant spatial patterns. Based on this review, four case studies were selected, and three measurable methods were developed to provide a higher level of quantitative assessment of visual properties of the urban character. In the last stage, the technical methods were evaluated by a panel of three visual amenity expert witnesses to investigate the effectiveness, usefulness and potential of these methods to be applied in expert assessments and court case resolutions.This research focuses on urban visual amenity conflicts in the city of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia and identifies the gaps and recurring issues inherent in expert assessments and judgments. Based on this knowledge, quantitative methods to assess visual amenity and character, with greater objectivity and reliability than existing methods, have been developed. The outcome of this research contributes to the field of visual assessment and character studies in landscape planning and assists decision makers and Environmental and Planning Courts to determine development conflicts with more objectivity and reliability.

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“…This previous study utilised a proportionate sampling technique for a postal survey completed by 636 inner-urban residents (28% response rate) in 2007, involving research that focused on the social, environmental and economic aspects of inner-city life (see Buys & Miller, 2012). Using this database, participants who had indicated a willingness to participate in further research and were now aged 55 years or older were contacted and invited to participate, ensuring that those recruited allowed exploration of differences that might emerge as a function of age or gender.…”

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Experiences of Neighbourhood Walkability Among Older Australians Living in High Density Inner-City Areas

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Walking as an out-of-home mobility activity is recognised for its contribution to healthy and active ageing. The environment can have a powerful effect on the amount of walking activity undertaken by older people, thereby influencing their capacity to maintain their well-being and independence. This paper reports the findings from research examining the experiences of neighbourhood walking for 12 older people from six different inner-city high density suburbs, through analysis of data derived from travel diaries, individual time/space activity maps (created via global positioning systems (GPS) tracking over a seven-day period and geographic information system (GIS) technology), and in-depth interviews. Reliance on motor vehicles, the competing interests of pedestrians and cyclists on shared pathways and problems associated with transit systems, public transport, and pedestrian infrastructure emerged as key barriers to older people venturing out of home on foot. GPS and GIS technology provide new opportunities for furthering understanding of the out-of-home mobility of older populations.

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Residential satisfaction in inner urban higher-density Brisbane, Australia: role of dwelling design, neighbourhood and neighbours

Cited by 154 publications

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Residents’ Experiences of Privacy and Comfort in Multi-Storey Apartment Dwellings in Subtropical Brisbane

Residents’ Experiences of Privacy and Comfort in Multi-Storey Apartment Dwellings in Subtropical Brisbane

Measuring visual attributes for assessing visual conflicts in urban environments

Experiences of Neighbourhood Walkability Among Older Australians Living in High Density Inner-City Areas

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