Evaluating the quality of life for sustainable urban development

• DOI: 10.1016/j.cities.2023.104561
• Publication Date: 2023-09-18T05:52:52Z
• Authors: Tsuyoshi Takano; Hiroyoshi Morita; Shinichiro Nakamura; Takuya Togawa; Noriyasu Kachi; Hirokazu Kato; Yoshitsugu Hayashi
• Keywords: Pace

As urbanization is rapidly progressing worldwide, the cities need to assess their quality of life (QOL) not only check infrastructure but also keep pace with changing citizens' sense values and lifestyles. We propose an integrated method evaluate urban QOL from detailed spatial aspects a city subjective preferences its citizens. In this study, we collected data setting attributes at 500-m mesh scale, that vary based on individual attributes, across five metropolitan areas in Japan. Our results reveal greater disparity within larger areas. The optimal population density for best tends be around 4000 people/km2. This level strikes balance between benefits drawbacks associated QOL, such as enhanced living cultural opportunities versus high housing costs limited space. Moreover, varied according geographic location, these differences were amplified by preferences. These findings contribute our understanding disparities provide scientific basis policies achieve diversity inclusiveness.