Building a New Framework for Evaluating the Livability of Living Space on the Basis of the Daily Activities of Rural Residents: A Case Study of Jianghan Plain

Xiaoyue Li, Bin Yu, Jiaxing Cui () and Yuanyuan Zhu
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Xiaoyue Li: College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, China
Bin Yu: College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, China
Jiaxing Cui: College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, China
Yuanyuan Zhu: College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, China

IJERPH, 2022, vol. 19, issue 17, 1-14

Abstract: The evaluation of the livability of rural living spaces is an important aspect of rural sustainable development, which is related to the well-being of rural residents. This study proposes a new evaluation framework for assessing the livability pattern of rural living spaces from the major components of the daily activities of rural residents. It fully considers whether the living space within a certain geographical area can meet the needs of rural residents in terms of residence, employment, consumption, leisure, and other types of daily activities. This study also establishes a comprehensive index system that includes 36 indicators and develops a comprehensive assessment method for evaluating the livability pattern of rural living spaces. Moreover, this research conducts a case study on the spatial pattern of rural living spaces in China’s Jianghan Plain in 2018. We determine that the livability of rural living spaces in Jianghan Plain exhibits an evident “grade difference” characteristic. The overall livability level is not high. Seven problem counties from three categories are delineated on the basis of the score status. The new framework and conclusions of this study are conducive to the future targeted construction of livable rural living spaces.

Keywords: livability of rural living space; assessment; daily activities of rural residents; Chinese rural; Jianghan Plain (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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