A study on residents’ preferences for maintenance methods for low-rise apartment complexes in non-central transit locations in Bun-dang, Republic of Korea

In “New Town” cities, where many buildings were constructed simultaneously, widespread aging issues are anticipated on a city-wide scale. Unlike buildings near train stations that are considered lucrative projects by construction companies and planned for complete reconstruction, apartments in less desirable areas – more than a 20-minute walk from subway stations and distant from major industrial zones or schools – encounter unique challenges. Specifically, reaching consensus among the owners’ unions regarding complex management strategies is challenging. This study explores how individuals’ backgrounds affect their preferences in the decision-making process for long-term maintenance strategies of large, low-rise apartment complexes in first-generation New Town cities. The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) method is used to analyze these preference factors. The findings of this study can guide decision-making in the initial planning stages of redevelopment or renovation projects. This research indicates that the preferred qualitative value of the residents varies, although on a limited scale.