Effects of rapid urbanization on living satisfaction
Insights from a Black Sea city
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19218786 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Mihaela Preda (0000-0001-6134-7612, University of Bucharest), Iuliana Vijulie (0000-0001-9611-3971, University of Bucharest, corresponding author), Athanasios-Alexandru Gavrilidis (0000-0002-1628-6897, University of Bucharest), Andreea Guțu (Carol I National Defence University) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 175 |
| Pages | 107229-107229 |
| Publication date | 2026-05-19 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Cities (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0264-2751 • E-ISSN: 1873-6084 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.cities.2026.107229 |
| OpenAlex | W7161737402 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 45 |
Coastal cities have experienced an increasingly extensive built-up development owing to the growth of tourism in recent decades. Property developers and local authorities have often prioritized the expansion of built-up areas, often overlooking the effects on the quality of life of residents and the additional management costs incurred. In this study, we examine how rapid housing development affects resident satisfaction in a new neighbourhood in Năvodari, a town that borders Constanța, the city that hosts the largest harbour in the Black Sea. We highlight the rapid pace of urban expansion using diachronic maps and assess residents' satisfaction with their new neighbourhoods through semi-structured surveys. Our results reveal that, although residents generally appreciate living in a seaside environment, they express considerable dissatisfaction with public amenities provision, planning policies, and the influx of tourists during the summer months. The study's findings demonstrate that attractive scenery can partially offset the challenges associated with high density. Nevertheless, this visual appeal cannot resolve the complex issues residents face daily. We hypothesise that, once the novelty of the landscape wears off, planning shortcomings may prompt inhabitants to reconsider their choice of residence, potentially leading to a decline in property values. Such insights may assist planners and policymakers in adopting more sustainable approaches to urban development
Black sea · Urban climate · Urban planning · Urbanization · Place Attachment and Urban Studies · Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction · Urbanization and City Planning
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| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |