Evaluating the Influence of Sustainable Urban Disaster Prevention Planning Satisfaction on Residents’ Living Willingness: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach in Kaohsiung City

Yih-Tzoo Chen () and Annette Yee-Yen Yang
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Yih-Tzoo Chen: Construction Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology (NKUST), Kaohsiung 82445, Taiwan
Annette Yee-Yen Yang: Construction Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology (NKUST), Kaohsiung 82445, Taiwan

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 13, 1-15

Abstract: Rapid urban development and increasing climate-related challenges underscore the need for effective urban disaster mitigation strategies. This study, conducted in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, uses a Structural Equation Model to assess how satisfaction with urban disaster prevention planning influences residents’ intentions to stay there. We found that satisfaction with sustainable urban disaster prevention increases residents’ willingness to remain and acts as a key mediator between satisfaction with public facilities and residential intentions. The methodology provides practical insights for urban planners and policymakers, highlighting that improving public facilities and effective disaster planning significantly strengthens residents’ attachment to urban environments. These findings suggest a pragmatic way to enhance urban sustainability and resilience by incorporating disaster preparedness into urban development plans.

Keywords: urban disaster prevention; sustainable city; living willingness; structural equation model (SEM) (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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