Transit-oriented development, perceived neighbourhood gentrification and sense of community: A case study of Hong Kong

Transit expansion can not only enhance connectivity and urban mobility but also improve neighbourhood relations and community relations. This study examines the extent to which transit-oriented development enhances or weakens the sense of community in the context of Hong Kong. Using data from a questionnaire survey conducted in 2016, the authors analysed the interrelationships between the presence of an urban rail service (Mass Transit Railway, or MTR), perceived neighbourhood gentrification, and sense of community based on residents’ perceptions. The primary findings indicate a somewhat complicated picture concerning the relationship between sense of community and perceived gentrification: (1) perceived gentrification is positively linked to sense of community, possibly due to improvements to the built environment and public spaces associated with gentrification; (2) MTR is not significantly linked to sense of community but is a positively associated with perceived gentrification; and (3) residents living in neighbourhoods with a future MTR service demonstrate a lesser sense of community. Although the results do not indicate a strong direct influence of MTR on the sense of community, it appears possible that MTR substantially catalyses neighbourhood change, with the prospect of MTR expansion potentially lowering sense of community for certain residents due to an anticipated displacement effect. More research on these issues is necessary to better inform related urban and transport policy.

• Record URL:
  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cstp.2021.02.010
• Record URL:
  http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213624X21000298
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  • © 2021 World Conference on Transport Research Society. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. Abstract reprinted with permission of Elsevier.
• Authors:
  • He, Sylvia Y
  • Tao, Sui
  • Cheung, Yannie H Y
  • Puczkowsky, Nicholas
  • Lin, Zeli
• Publication Date: 2021-6

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Web
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 555-566
• Serial:
  • Case Studies on Transport Policy
  • Volume: 9
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: Elsevier
  • ISSN: 2213-624X
  • Serial URL: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/2213624X

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Case studies; Communities; Equity; Neighborhoods; Rail transit; Transit oriented development; Urban transit
• Geographic Terms: Hong Kong (China)
• Subject Areas: Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; Society;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01769300
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 9 2021 5:33PM