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Maximising the Degree of User Choice: a Simple Tool to Measure Current Levels of Quality of Life in Urban Environments
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Abstract In this article, we present a simple methodology based on Max-Neef, Elizalde and Hopenhayn (1991) “human scale development” paradigm to measure current levels of Quality of Life (QoL) for urban environments. In this procedure, fundamental human needs form the study domains. We assess their fulfilmen... mehr
In this article, we present a simple methodology based on Max-Neef, Elizalde and Hopenhayn (1991) “human scale development” paradigm to measure current levels of Quality of Life (QoL) for urban environments. In this procedure, fundamental human needs form the study domains. We assess their fulfilment with a set of questions reflecting the subjective dimension of QoL. We sort questions into needs after two consecutive processes: a qualitative one involving local communities and/or expert groups, and a quantitative one involving the definition of weights for each question and per need. Complementarily, we add objective indicators to reflect the objective dimension of QoL. This way, we make possible a comparison between the two dimensions and a definition and computation of an integrative QoL. We argue that this method can be used to define more holistic urban quality indexes to improve decision making processes, policies and plans. It can also be seen as a tool to enhance bottom-up approaches and processes of urban analysis to create more liveable places for the dwellers.... weniger
Thesaurusschlagwörter
Lebensqualität; Stadtgebiet
Klassifikation
Siedlungssoziologie, Stadtsoziologie
Freie Schlagwörter
human scale development; integration; need satisfaction; quality of life; urban environments
Sprache Dokument
Englisch
Publikationsjahr
2019
Seitenangabe
S. 207-222
Zeitschriftentitel
Urban Planning, 4 (2019) 2
Heftthema
Public Space in the New Urban Agenda: Research into Implementation
ISSN
2183-7635
Status
Veröffentlichungsversion; begutachtet (peer reviewed)