A Study on Improvement of Living Environment based on Resident Concerns in Depopulated Area

A Case Study in Ikeda-Town, Fukui, Japan

Abstract

This study aims to improve living environment base on resident concerns in depopulated area. Firstly, we clear living environment evaluation, settlement intension and importance of living environment improvement by questionnaire survey. And then we analyze relativity both living environment evaluation and settlement intension through examination of casual relationship. Therefore, we suggest phased measures for living environment improvement as public traffic, purchase and welfare, which to enhance settlement intension in depopulated area.