Examining the Dynamics of Residential Location Choice in Metropolitan Areas Using an Analytical Hierarchy Process

BALTA M. Ö., Öztürk A.

Journal of Urban Planning and Development, vol.147, no.4, 2021 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 147 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.1061/(asce)up.1943-5444.0000753
  • Journal Name: Journal of Urban Planning and Development
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, Aerospace Database, Applied Science & Technology Source, Communication Abstracts, Compendex, Computer & Applied Sciences, Environment Index, ICONDA Bibliographic, INSPEC, Metadex, Political Science Complete, Pollution Abstracts, Public Affairs Index, Civil Engineering Abstracts
  • Keywords: Analytic hierarchy process, Multicriteria decision making, Residential location choice, Urban fringe
  • Uşak University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

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.