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<p>Satisfactory housing conditions define, in many aspects, people’s comfort and a high standard of living. The psychological and social characteristics of residents strongly determine housing needs and preferences. They also depend on economic, spatial, technical, and cultural factors. The Covid-19 pandemic, which humankind had been experiencing for two years, influenced all spheres of human life, especially inhabitation. The functional program of homes has changed, as well as public spaces, transportation and social ties. While the future is uncertain, the many changes provoked by the pandemic might become irreversible.</p>
<p>This paper aims to present how the phenomena mentioned above have influenced the housing environment and residential preferences and trends that may follow. A survey conducted among Cracow residents in Autumn 2021 revealed a significant shift in lifestyles that corresponded with the change in residential needs, preferences and attitudes towards the housing environment. Working from home has induced redefining the use of particular rooms/spaces. For safety, families attempted to reorganize the entrance zone. Outdoor public spaces have become more appreciated following the trend of healthier everyday life. Over the long term, the pandemic experience may significantly influence the residential market.</p>
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Satisfactory housing conditions define, in many aspects, people’s comfort and a high standard of living. The psychological and social characteristics of residents strongly determine housing needs and preferences. They also depend on economic, spatial, technical, and cultural factors. The Covid-19 pandemic, which humankind had been experiencing for two years, influenced all spheres of human life, especially inhabitation. The functional program of homes has changed, as well as public spaces, transportation and social ties. While the future is uncertain, the many changes provoked by the pandemic might become irreversible.
This paper aims to present how the phenomena mentioned above have influenced the housing environment and residential preferences and trends that may follow. A survey conducted among Cracow residents in Autumn 2021 revealed a significant shift in lifestyles that corresponded with the change in residential needs, preferences and attitudes towards the housing environment. Working from home has induced redefining the use of particular rooms/spaces. For safety, families attempted to reorganize the entrance zone. Outdoor public spaces have become more appreciated following the trend of healthier everyday life. Over the long term, the pandemic experience may significantly influence the residential market.

Housing and the Pandemic: How Has Covid-19 Influenced Residents’ Needs and Aspirations?

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Satisfactory housing conditions define, in many aspects, people’s comfort and a high standard of living. The psychological and social characteristics of...

Housing and the Pandemic: How Has Covid-19 Influenced Residents’ Needs and Aspirations?

Published Online: Jun 09, 2023

Page range: 18 - 28

Received: Jun 16, 2022

Accepted: Sep 27, 2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/remav-2023-0010

Keywords
housing environment, Covid pandemic, residential needs and preferences

© 2023 Ewa Joanna Stachura et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Housing and the Pandemic: How Has Covid-19 Influenced Residents’ Needs and Aspirations?

Published Online: Jun 09, 2023

Page range: 18 - 28

Received: Jun 16, 2022

Accepted: Sep 27, 2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/remav-2023-0010

Keywordshousing environment, Covid pandemic, residential needs and preferences

© 2023 Ewa Joanna Stachura et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Keywords
housing environment, Covid pandemic, residential needs and preferences