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Different courtyards - Different influence on the quality of life of the local residents? Analysis in the post-socialist city of Brno, Czech Republic
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Abstract Can different courtyards influence the quality of life of the local residents in
different ways? This study focuses on the comparison of the courtyards in closed urban
blocks from the 19th century, the courtyards in the socialist open prefab housing estates
and the courtyards in the post-socialis... view more
Can different courtyards influence the quality of life of the local residents in
different ways? This study focuses on the comparison of the courtyards in closed urban
blocks from the 19th century, the courtyards in the socialist open prefab housing estates
and the courtyards in the post-socialist housing development. The analysed courtyards are
located in the Central European city of Brno, Czech Republic. The study analyses the
satisfaction of the residents living around the courtyards with the social and environmental
qualities of the courtyards. The satisfaction which subjectively reflects the quality of life was
expressed by the residents in a questionnaire survey. The social parameters of the
residents’ communities were verified by the demographic data to identify the different
demographic conditions. The results imply that a considerable impact on the quality of life
should be ascribed to the courtyards in closed urban blocks. The research generated a
secondary result too: the analysed buildings and courtyards in the socialist housing estates
don't belong to the socially declining areas.... view less
Keywords
town; post-socialist country; Czech Republic; building; housing development; inhabitant; satisfaction; quality of life
Classification
Area Development Planning, Regional Research
Free Keywords
courtyard; local residents; closed urban block; open housing estate
Document language
English
Publication Year
2018
Page/Pages
p. 177-198
Journal
Journal of Urban and Regional Analysis, 10 (2018) 2
ISSN
2067-4082
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed