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The objective of this research is to show a comprehensive evaluation of the living environment of Sakaide Artificial Ground over half a century, which is a pioneer case of a compact city, an urban lifestyle and mix of residential and commercial areas.
The previous paper showed evidence of the influence of the interaction of residents on the community formation of Sakaide Artificial Ground, focusing on how to use the public area of public housing. This paper aims to obtain knowledge contributing to future collective housing plans and living environment management by clarifying the actual situation of the transition in the residents' way of living in the Sakaide Artificial Ground.
For that purpose, we conducted interviews with administrators and residents. Furthermore, we collected data by measuring the interior and exterior of municipal housing and land landowner housing.
In conclusion, the results of the study in terms of residents' evaluation show: 1. There are many complaints about the multiple municipal housing regarding insufficient insulation of the houses, aging of buildings, and huge number of stairs; 2. There are good evaluations about the highly convenient location, with a mix of residential and commercial areas, and outdoor spaces on Sakaide Artificial Ground; 3. There are many residents with a long history of living in this place who developed good relationships within the community.
Also, the results of the study in terms of residential status show: 1. Voluntary dwelling unit area expansion and refurbishment are done in multiple municipal housing; 2. The diversity of municipal housing and landowner housing has provided the residents with the option of moving to another type of dwelling within the Sakaide Artificial Ground, to suit their lifestyle without leaving the community; 3. Elderly residents have lived a fulfilling life within walking distance and almost independent lives because of the highly convenient location.
