Journal of Urban Planning and Development, vol.147, no.4, 2021 (SCI-Expanded)
In recent years, significant changes have occurred in land usage and residential buildings due to population growth and urbanization. The residential location choice is a key component of the urban economics that ensures the dynamics of the settlements. Residential choice determination is a complex process that includes several indicators such as location and physical characteristics. These require perspectives from various disciplines. Presently, evaluation of residential buildings has become more important due to rapid urbanization, especially in metropolitan areas. This study aimed to identify the critical factors of residential location choice using the analytic hierarchy process, which is a multicriteria decision-making method. In this context, environmental quality, safety, and accessibility were determined as major factors in residential decisions. The study's results can contribute to the development of a model for determining residential location choices. The present study can play a crucial role in urban development, urban policy, and its practical implications.