Residential preferences based on life stage groups of residents and factors related to types of intentions to continue living in or relocating from super-high-rise condominiums

Abstract

This study aims to determine the residential preference characteristics of super-high-rise condominium residents in Kawasaki, Japan, and their intentions to continue living in the super-high-rise condominiums or relocating based on their life stage groups, of which there are eight types. We analysed the factors related to their intentions to stay or relocate. We determined the reasons and motivations behind the selection of their current homes in high-rise buildings, and found that more residents chose their homes because of their preference for redevelopment areas to high-rise condominiums. Approximately 70% of the residents intended to continue living in their current homes for more than 20 years, while 18% of them intended to continue living in the same area following relocation, because of the attractiveness of the area. After establishing the types of relocation and analysing the influencing factors, it was found that the important influencing factors were the age group, space of the residential area, emphasis on the townscape and topicality, and emphasis on commercial facilities. Particularly in the younger generation, there were various reasons for relocation depending on the emphasis of the local environment.

Keywords

• super-high-rise condominium
• residential preference
• life stage
• resident’s consciousness
• relocation