In Korea, the housing supply rate exceeds 100% (as of 2020, 103.6% according to KOSIS), but the actual housing owner rate is around 50%. The population is decreasing, but there is a continuous need for affordable housing due to the increasing number o...
In Korea, the housing supply rate exceeds 100% (as of 2020, 103.6% according to KOSIS), but the actual housing owner rate is around 50%. The population is decreasing, but there is a continuous need for affordable housing due to the increasing number of one to two-person households across various age groups and income stratification. Urban living housing type, introduced in 2009 as a response to demographic changes, led the government to relax or exclude existing regulations related to apartment buildings to achieve a rapid increase in housing supply. However, issues such as parking shortages, external noise, narrow spaces between buildings, lack of auxiliary and amenity facilities, maintenance, and minimum land division have been pointed out in the residential environment surrounding Urban living housing type. Therefore, it is necessary to examine the current status of the residential complexes that have actually been built. The purpose of this study is to investigate and analyze the status of Urban living housing type supplied in Seoul, identify the problems, and find solutions, with a focus on finding suitable locations for urban lifestyle housing that is more convenient for 3-member families with one child or middle-aged couples rather than 1-2 person households. In total, one location in each of the 8 autonomous districts in Seoul was selected, and on-site inspections were conducted. Common issues identified in the survey of urban living housing type included limited green space, the absence of garbage disposal and recycling separation station, problems with signboard installations, insufficient parking spaces, and a lack of community spaces. The installation of recycling facilities and signs can be encouraged through legislation, parking space shortages can be alleviated through public parking facilities, and community space can improve livability by providing it publicly.