Improving quality of life in a region: a survey of area residents and public sector implications

Proposes to determine the relative importance of factors on which people rely in choosing a place to live and their assessments of a local area in the Southeastern USA. Presents recommendations to aid local authorities in improving quality of life in the region. Concludes that this should be done in...

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Published in:The International journal of public sector management 2001-01, Vol.145 (6and7), p.556-568
Main Authors: Riecken, G, Yavas, U
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Local areas
Quality of life
Southeastern USA
Surveys
USA
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Summary:Proposes to determine the relative importance of factors on which people rely in choosing a place to live and their assessments of a local area in the Southeastern USA. Presents recommendations to aid local authorities in improving quality of life in the region. Concludes that this should be done in partnership with non-governmental entities such as parent/teacher associations or trustees of local art councils for effective changes to be made. (Original abstract - amended)
ISSN:0951-3558