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This study examines the relationship between the location and development of townhouses in the Bangkok Metropolitan Region, which has expanded considerably to cover a greater area. This rapid growth has caused many problems, particularly in the environment and quality of living for residents. The townhouse is an alternative residential type that is a response to the needs of the middle class. The objective of the study is to examine location characteristics for optimal townhouse development. The analysis explored the proper location for townhouses to provide understanding of the relationship between location and the time periods of housing development since 1967. The research revealed that each area has different characteristics that influenced housing settlements, and the numbers of projects differ significantly in each part of the city, depending on the urban context and the social and economic situations. Moreover, townhouse settlements have been diffused from inner-city Bangkok to the suburbs, while the suburban fringe has been in need of proper residential areas from 1977 to 2006 (the end date of the study). This movement demonstrates trends in the location of townhouses or housing developments that may help private developers in choosing potential sustainable locations for their new projects. This research may also aid city planners in formulating urban regulation guidelines to control or support townhouse development in the future.
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The Government Gazette for Residential Design (2007); Designated areas for garden, playground, and sports field are a minimum of 5% of the salable area; they should be of suitable size, location, and shape and easy to access. Land width is minimum 10Â m and not allowed to be split into many small areas unless the area is larger than 1 rai (1,600Â m2). Perennial plants should be provided for more than 25% of the garden area according to landscape theory design.
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The registration system of housing projects in Bangkok: normally, housing projects were completely constructed, and developers or contractors had to inform the Bangkok Metropolitan Administrator in their districts. The Real Estate Information Center (REIC) was established by the Ministry of Finance (MOF) and initially operated by the Government Housing Bank (GHB) to collect and gather real estate data on the city, as well as national information. Moreover, they publish real estate statistical information services; for instance, they provide online information such as a real estate journal, news, research reports, and yearly and quarterly real estate indexes.
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Klimalai, S., Kanki, K. (2013). Characteristic of Sustainable Location for Townhouse Development in Bangkok and Greater Metropolitan Area, Thailand. In: Kawakami, M., Shen, Zj., Pai, Jt., Gao, Xl., Zhang, M. (eds) Spatial Planning and Sustainable Development. Strategies for Sustainability. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-5922-0_9
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