Research on Perception of Green Fairness and Its Influencing Factors in Affordable Housing Communities

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jmsd.202512202

Author(s)

Wenli Shi, Yuanyuan Zhang*, Yixuan Mo, Rongbin Zhu, Ziyan Cai, Jianyang Mai

Affiliation(s)

School of Resources and Planning, Guangzhou Xinhua University, Guangzhou, China *Corresponding Author.

Abstract

This study investigates the green fairness perception of residents in two representative affordable housing communities in Guangzhou—Zede Garden and Jude Garden—by employing a variety of methods including interviews, surveys, and the construction of an ordered Logit regression model. The findings indicate that, overall, the perception of green fairness among residents is negative. The communities suffer from inadequate greenery, low green visibility rate, and an uneven spatial and temporal distribution of green spaces. These issues result in significant differences in the experiences and needs of various groups within the communities. Specifically, the research highlights that the community’s greenery conditions do not significantly affect residents’ perceptions of green fairness, while the green visibility rate has a limited impact, which is further complicated by uneven green space distribution. Furthermore, there are noticeable disparities in green fairness perception between different demographic groups. In light of these findings, the study recommends strengthening the construction and management of public spaces within affordable housing communities to enhance residents’ green fairness perception, ultimately fostering the development of greener, more livable, and harmonious environments.

Keywords

Affordable Housing Communities; Perception of Green Fairness; Logit Regression Model; Influencing Factors

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