Kentsel Mekândaki Degisimler ve Kisilerin Konut Tercihleri: Bursa Örnegi

In the 21st century, housing has various functions such as investment, sign of status in social structure, auxiliary asset to financial assurance apart from meeting people's need of shelter. Criteria which determine individuals' choice of housing differ in parallel with the functions of ho...

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Published inBusiness and economics research journal Vol. 3; no. 1; p. 173
Main Authors Tosun, Elif Karakurt, Firat, Zerrin
Format Journal Article
LanguageTurkish
Published Bursa Adem Anbar 01.01.2012
Subjects
Criteria
Globalization
Housing
Preferences
Studies
Urban areas
Turkey
Bursa Turkey
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Summary:In the 21st century, housing has various functions such as investment, sign of status in social structure, auxiliary asset to financial assurance apart from meeting people's need of shelter. Criteria which determine individuals' choice of housing differ in parallel with the functions of housing. In this study, effects of spatial and cultural changes on housing perception witnessed in urban structure together with the process of globalization are mentioned; concept and functions of housing are evaluated. In this sense, it is aimed to determine the elements which influence housing choices of individuals in Bursa. Perspective of individuals living in Bursa towards the concept of housing and criteria they have considered or will consider in selecting residences are studied with face-to-face survey method. Determination of criteria about housing to be purchased by individuals helps city managers and planers in taking and implementing decision in the process of forming urban areas physically in parallel with the requirements of individuals, but in a way that supports city plans. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:1309-2448