The concept of sense of place has received considerable attention by social scientists in
recent years. Research has indicated that a person's sense of place is influenced by a …

Embedded in the strand of research on the community determinants of sense of community
(SoC), the study was designed to verify whether:(1) the size of the urban context was …

As the majority of the global population resides in cities, it is imperative to understand urban
well-being. While cities offer concentrated social and economic opportunities, the question …

A recent body of research suggests that the spatial structure of cities might influence the
socioeconomic characteristics and outcomes of their residents. In particular, the literature on …

People assume as a matter of common sense that place matters. Estate agents assert that
location is the prime attribute of a house in determining its price. Government policy and …

Personal relationships are among the most influential factors for achieving a happy life. Yet,
there is insufficient empirical evidence on the role of the built environment in social life and …

Shaping livable cities is an enduring issue for urban planning, which came dramatically to
the forefront of relevant policies with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. This …

ABSTRACT 'How does the “social” and “cultural” neighbourhood composition impact on the
economic prospects of its inhabitants?'We addressed this question, while using a new …

Research on subjective well-being has shown that there are geographical differences in
well-being. Drawing on theory and research in social-personality psychology, economics …

This chapter updates and extends Chap. 15 “The Measurement of Regional Growth and
Wellbeing” as it appeared in the 2014 handbook. The 6 years separating the two chapters …