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作者

Laura MacLean, Ashraf M. Salama

来源

OPEN HOUSE INTERNATIONAL,Vol.44,Issue1

语言

英文

关键字

Quality of Urban Life, Culture, Conceptual Model, Context Specific Framework.

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摘要

With the majority of people living in cities it has become increasingly important to examine the relationship betweenthe qualities and characteristics of an urban setting and the perceived satisfaction of its users. Discourses on Qualityof Urban life (QOUL) show that the preponderance of existing empirical studies and measurement frameworks havebeen developed based on Western case studies or standards. Rapid urbanisation of cities in Africa and Asia, however,has dramatically impacted the use of space, and in many cases has resulted in intense urban transformations thatimpacted communities. This prompts questions about the quality of life (QOL) of residents and the liveability of theirenvironments. Thus, this research argues that although there are many aspects of urban life that are pan-cultural, thereare also culture specific features that make urban life unique in each city or setting. Consequently, QOUL studiesshould balance universal values and context-specificities. Following identification and critique of QOUL models, thepaper calls for a new model to examine context specificities. The model aims to highlight the important role that contextand culture play in urban life while underscoring the relevant core dimensions of QOUL studies.