Abstract
Population distribution has a huge influence on the development of port economic circle (PEC) in Ningbo. Residential satisfaction is one of key elements that determine housing location choice and, thus, the success of population distribution policy. To provide suggestions for the development of PEC, this study conducted a survey to investigate residential satisfaction and related factors in 11 port communities, which are located in the harbour area of Beilun, Zhenhai and Meishan in Ningbo. A total of 403 valid samples were collected through face-to-face interviews. The Likert scale was used to express satisfaction levels, with the highest level of 5 and the lowest level of 1. The survey data indicate that the mean value of residential satisfaction is 3.41, 3.40 and 3.49 in Beilun, Zhenhai and Meishan, respectively. Middle level residential satisfaction is noted in the port communities of Ningbo. A linear regression was performed to analyse the relationship between residential satisfaction and influence factors in terms of the demographic and socioeconomic features of the respondents and attributes of the house and neighbourhood. The results of the regression analysis show that household income, design of housing, type of community, population density and distance to the district commercial centre are the most influential factors of residential satisfaction. The findings suggest making regulations to enforce the design standards of new buildings. Moreover, measures to improve the accessibility and quality of public facilities and services in the communities should be encouraged to increase the attractiveness of neighbourhoods in the port area. Promoting land use with mixed commercial and residential functions is also suggested for the development of PEC.
Highlights
The rapid urbanisation and population concentration make urban development a crucial element affecting the long-term outlook of civilisation
This paper aims to investigate the residential satisfaction and influential factors based on a survey in port communities of Ningbo
The effect of socioeconomic factors of individuals on residential satisfaction was analysed by the ordinary least square (OLS) regression method for 403 valid samples in Ningbo
Summary
The rapid urbanisation and population concentration make urban development a crucial element affecting the long-term outlook of civilisation. Considering the importance of the port and related industry, port economic circle (PEC) development has been promoted by the Ningbo municipal government since 2014. As the centre of Ningbo-Zhoushan Port, PEC is developed to build a port industrial chain through a background of a comprehensive transportation system and developed hinterland. It is undergoing a transition to Ningbo PEC development on the background of “One Belt One Road” This transition is bringing changes to the urban spatial distribution of the population, employment, land use and travel patterns. To promote the development of PEC, it is essential to understand the residential satisfaction of residents before conducting urban planning in the main harbour area. This paper aims to investigate the residential satisfaction and influential factors based on a survey in port communities of Ningbo.
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