Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, speculations about the decline of major cities arose due to temporary population decreases. This study used a randomized conjoint experiment in Tokyo to examine altered residential preferences and attitudes toward city living, considering pandemic re-occurrence and teleworking. Results showed that the pandemic and remote work did not diminish Tokyo's appeal, suggesting a low probability of urban decline and advocating for compact urban development for resilience against future stressors.
Publisher
npj Urban Sustainability
Published On
Mar 14, 2024
Authors
Ayyoob Sharifi, Chui Ying Lee
Tags
COVID-19
Tokyo
urban living
remote work
population decline
compact urban development
resilience
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