EVOLUTION IN THE STRUCTURE OF HOUSING MARKET AREAS FROM 1955 TO 2000 : A fundamental study on regional characteristics in housing demands

Abstract

This study analyzes the 50 years evolution in the expansion of the housing market areas and in their structure as areas of daily life, focusing on the relationship between working and residential area, which significantly influences the actual housing location. As a result, it has been clarified that: 1) The number of the housing market areas decreases progressively, while their internal structure becomes larger and more complex. 2) Changes in the commuters flow within a market area indicate changes in the communes function. 3) The nature of housing supply and demand can vary depending on different housing market areas, and its function on different parts within each area.