| POST OCCUPANCY EVALUATION OF RESIDENTIAL SATISFACTION IN GATED COMMUNITIES - AN EMPIRICAL STUDY OF NAYA NAZIMABAD IN KARACHI, PAKISTAN |
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Hira Qureshi, Fabiha Khalid ORCID: 0000-0002-8480-5396 ORCID: 0009-0008-8242-8882 Article DOI: www.doi.org/10.53700/jrap3512025_6 ABSTRACT International literature has revealed that the post-occupancy evaluation (POE) of gated communities provides valuable insights into the effectiveness of these developments in meeting residential satisfaction and improving urban living conditions. Gated communities, especially in the Global South cities, have proliferated as responses to increasing concerns about safety, privacy, and the quality of urban life, for the growing middle class of people. Karachi, one of the largest and most populous cities in Pakistan, exemplifies many of these concerns. Despite, many gated community projects being completed, limited POE research has been conducted in Karachi, Pakistan. Therefore, this study aims to explore the POE of the emerging gated community of Naya Nazimabad, to assess the living quality, amenities, safety, and community dynamics from the residents' perspective. Data was collected from 300 residents through a structured questionnaire survey which focused on the residents’ socio-demographic profiles and key determinants of the neighbourhood and housing environment within the gated community to identify strengths and areas for improvement. The research findings highlight that while Naya Nazimabad often provides enhanced safety, better amenities, and a sense of exclusivity for the middle and upper-middle class, it also raises concerns regarding social segregation, inequality, and the exclusion of lower-income groups in the neighbouring urban environment. Finally, this evaluation contributes to understanding how gated communities function post-occupancy and offers recommendations for improving their design and management related to community engagement and integration with the wider urban fabric. Keywords: Gated Communities, Global South Cities, Naya Nazimabad, Karachi, Post Occupancy Evaluation, Residential Satisfaction
Volume 35 Issue 1
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ISSN (P) 1728-7715 - ISSN (E) 2519-5050 Issue DOI: www.doi.org/10.53700/jrap3512025 |
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