Quality of social life in vertical residential complexes: Salhia residential complex in Baghdad

Abstract

The research adopted a clear approach to studying the quality of urban life and specifically the quality of social life in vertical residential complexes by relying on indicators derived from various literature and studies that addressed social dimensions and their importance in improving the residential environment. The problem of research lies in the lack of clarity of social quality indicators in the study of vertical residential complexes, so the goal of the research is to identify these indicators and their relationship to the planning of the residential complex and to benefit from the results of the study when planning residential complexes in the future. The research hypothesis is based on the fact that there is a range of indicators through which the level of social Life Quality can be judged in vertical residential complexes. The most prominent indicators of social quality studied in this research are (social interaction, social relations, safety and security, social peace, social consensus (community or neighbourhood), opportunities for social meetings, popular participation, gender participation and empowerment). The research was based on a random sample survey of residents of the Salhia residential complex in Baghdad city on the set of social indicators as well as a set of planning indicators. The results of the research showed the satisfaction of residents with most social indicators, which were generally accepted for planning indicators that could be counted as effective and useful tools for planners in the future for planning residential complexes and improving the quality of social life there. A set of conclusions and recommendations related to the subject of the research has been reached.