The psychological needs of city dwellers: implications for sustainable urban planning
R. Gifford and R. Sussman, University of Victoria, Canada
Abstract:
Urban living can be polluted, crime-ridden and isolating, or it can be community-oriented, aesthetically pleasing and safe. The psychological needs of urban dwellers should be considered when planning environmentally sustainable cities; after all, cities will only be successful if residents want to live in them. This chapter discusses factors that lead residents to be satisfied and attached to their communities. These factors primarily include individual differences among residents and the needs for pleasant areas, security and social interaction. Many urban design features, such ...
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