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TRANSIT-BASED HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL SATISFACTION: REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE AND METHODOLOGICAL APPROACH

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00638778

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Abstract:

Given increasing problems with automobile dependence, many planners, policymakers, and others are examining the potential for alternative land use patterns in urban areas, specifically developing increased densities around existing or planned transit stations or developing new communities that would be served by rail transit. However, rail transit systems require certain minimum densities at both origins and destinations to be successful. Given a choice of residential locations within a metropolitan area, it is an open question whether residents will choose to live at densities necessary to support various types of transit service. Past research that has dealt directly or indirectly with this question is examined. Residential satisfaction studies have the most to offer; these are reviewed in some detail, and key findings are summarized. Hedonic pricing studies are reviewed and contrasted with studies of residential satisfaction. The strengths and weaknesses of both approaches are discussed, and modifications are suggested where appropriate. Finally, current research on satisfaction with high-density, transit-based housing is described.

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This paper appears in Transportation Research Record No. 1400, Planning and Programming, Land Use, Public Participation, and Computer Technology in Transportation. Distribution, posting, or copying of this PDF is strictly prohibited without written permission of the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences. Unless otherwise indicated, all materials in this PDF are copyrighted by the National Academy of Sciences. Copyright © National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved

Monograph Accession #:

01403242

Language:

English

Authors:

Shaw, John

Pagination:

p. 82-89

Publication Date:

1993

Serial:

Transportation Research Record

Issue Number: 1400
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
ISSN: 0361-1981

ISBN:

0309054702

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References (60)

Subject Areas:

Economics; Highways; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; Society

Files:

TRIS, TRB, ATRI

Created Date:

Nov 10 1993 12:00AM

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