Exploring the impact of New Resettlement Area’s on the well-being of local residents: a case study in Chongqing, China

Manlin Li

No ht465, OSF Preprints from Center for Open Science

Abstract: This dissertation seeks to critically evaluate the extent to which the transition from Village in the City (VIC) to a New Resettlement Area (NRA) has impacted on the well-being of local residents, through a case study of the Xin Wu Jia Yuan New Resettlement Area (XWJY NRA) in Chongqing, China. Along with rapid urbanization in China, the issue of VIC is a specific urban phenomenon that has emerged in metropolitan cities. The people living in VIC are widely seen as living in poor conditions, in high-density, overcrowded and irregular housing developments. In response to this, the Chinese government initiated a large-scale redevelopment approach, re-housing people in New Resettlement Areas. Thus, large amounts of indigenous villagers have been moved into New Resettlement Areas, where they are provided with new affordable housing. Although research has identified the various impacts of the VIC in terms of economic and social benefits little is known about the everyday impacts on those residents who have transitioned into the NRA. This paper focuses on investigating the impact of moving into the New Resettlement Areas on the well-being of local residents. This is achieved through conducting semi-structured interviews with local residents living in the case study area. The findings identified five key impacts of the move on residents’ well-being including: 1. Familiarity, Social cohesion and Community well-being. 2. Living conditions, Everyday activities and Environmental well-being. 3.Crime, Safety and Social well-being. 4. Work, Economic security and Economic well-being. 5. Amenity, Accessibility, Place attachment and well-being. This research makes recommendations for future urban development practice regarding New Resettlement Areas including the need for greater resident involvement in the consultation process, development that offers more inclusive and accessible services and amenities and greater choice for local residents when moving into the resettlement area.

Date: 2015-08-13
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