A study on the factor for the cities where relocation or renovation can be easily conducted

Abstract

Japan has become shrinking society and vacant houses are increasing. This has lead to the attention to relocation and renovation utilizing the existing housing stock in the future housing supply. Concerning relocation and renovation, a number of studies have been made, but there is no study of their easiness in districts. To fill the research gap, this study analyzed the relative easiness of short-distance relocation and renovation by extension or floor plans change in the cities of Tokyo Metropolis using Population Census and Housing and Land Survey data. The results obtained by multiple regression analysis considering the factors affecting easiness implied that the relocation increases and the renovation decreased in cities with higher density of housing.