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As the world faces an aging population, Korea has been analyzed as having the fastest aging rate among OECD countries. Institutional support and research on housing, health care, and welfare are being conducted to improve the quality of life for the elderly. However, there has been a lack of research on land use for residential senior living districts. Cobb County, Georgia, USA, has established a Residential Senior Living(RSL) district for senior housing and operates it as a zoning ordinance. The RSL includes regulations and land use for single-family homes, townhouses, rental apartments, and continuing care retirement communities(CCRC). In addition to the RSL designation, the Cobb County government operates six senior centers to improve the housing and well-being of seniors. This study identified the social conditions of elderly welfare and housing in Korea and characterized the permitted uses and land use through analysis of the RSL regulations and development caese of Cobb County. Based on the analysis results, the basic regulations and key elements of Korean-style senior residential district were defined, and a basic layout plan reflecting these were proposed.

The purpose of this study was to categorize 56 domestic national and public university campuses based on land use characteristics, and to derive future planning directions for university facility complex by analyzing the location characteristics of each university type in three aspects: population size, urban spatial structure, and transportation accessibility. The analysis results are as follows. First, in terms of land use characteristics, it is necessary to distinguish between universities located in urban area and universities located in non-urban area. In the case of urban-area universities, physical/functional connection with existing facilities in urban centers is important, and in the case of non-urban-area universities, strategies that consider environmental specificity is needed. Second, since the size and type of the population vary depending on the surrounding land uses, complex strategies should be established in consideration of this specificity. Third, Solutions should be prepared to improve traffic accessibility in non-urban universities that lack living SOCs. This study has a limitation in that it only targets national and public universities, and does not include analysis for private universities. In addition, this study did not include existing facilities such as libraries and sports facilities in the analysis of location characteristics. In the future, follow-up research related to these issues will be needed.

This study analyzes and compares performance management systems and indicators of rural tourism projects across Korean central government ministries, focusing on MAFRA. Using the IPOO framework, the research examines tourism-related projects from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Ministry of the Interior and Safety, and Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries. The main findings reveal three key points. First, performance indicators must be systematically designed from the initial stages, considering both quantitative and qualitative aspects, based on the program logic model. Second, comprehensive performance management requires periodic monitoring and appropriate indicator systems, though most analyzed projects lack these elements. Third, given recent policy changes emphasizing regional autonomy, performance indicators should reflect local visions and strategies, with core indicators established for comparative evaluation. While ministries showed similarities in project scale and content, their performance management systems varied considerably. Quantitative indicators were most prevalent in the output phase (37.5%), while qualitative indicators were highest in the input phase (35%), suggesting different emphases in performance measurement. This study advances understanding of cross-ministerial differences in performance management systems. However, it is limited by not examining actual evaluation results. Future research should analyze feedback systems and practical applications.

This study examines the Willets Point development in New York City, a transformative initiative aimed at rehabilitating a heavily contaminated brownfield into a mixed-use area featuring sports facilities, housing, and commercial spaces. By stimulating economic activity and promoting social inclusion, the project showcases the integration of environmental restoration and economic growth through public-private collaboration driven by community participation. Drawing on prior studies and related materials, this research establishes a framework for understanding brownfield redevelopment and public-private partnership models. Through a case study approach, it explores the structure of these partnerships and their impact on local economic revitalization and environmental restoration. The Willets Point case highlights the effective use of brownfield redevelopment as a tool for community development. The public sector's leadership in environmental remediation, combined with private investment, laid a successful foundation for the initiative. This approach provides valuable insights into integrating economic development with community-focused values, serving as a model for sustainable community growth.

This paper examines the urban planning process of the planned city, Yeocheon City, as well as the characteristics of semi-detached houses designed for the settlement of migrants by the development of the industrial complex. The content is as follows: First, Yeocheon City was developed as a low-density garden city, serving as the hinterland city for the chemical complex, as South Korea's first urban planning initiative. Second, Immigrants were allocated residential plots in Yeocheon Hinterland City, where each household received a single housing plot, and the entire village was relocated to a designated area. Third, the South Jeolla Province actively participated in housing construction, focusing on spatial efficiency, land utilization, cost reduction, and social connectivity. This led to the semi-detached houses (sharing walls) in the 1980s. Fourth, a large number of houses were built, and many people relocated quickly through collective migration. As a result, the immigrants, who had previously lived as neighbors in the same area, accepted and settled in the semi-detached houses without resistance. Fifth, the semi-detached houses at the time showed variations in the way they were accessed depending on surrounding roads, road width, and blocked roads, reflecting the characteristics of each land plot.

Rapid urbanization and environmental shifts have intensified the disconnection between urban dwellers and natural environments, raising concerns about the implications for cognitive and emotional development (Lee & Lim, 2022). Forest kindergartens, emphasizing nature-based experiential education, have been recognized as effective alternatives for reconnecting children with nature (Shin & Kim, 2020). This study examines the satisfaction and importance of experiential landscapes within a forest kindergarten, comparing the perceptions of kindergartners and their parents through a survey of 178 children and 128 parents. Using Borich’s Needs Assessment and Importance-Performance Analysis (IPA), the study identified high-priority areas for improvement in forest kindergarten design. Previous studies have highlighted the role of forest environments in fostering creativity, problem-solving skills, and emotional stability in children (Park et al., 2016), while also serving as an educational platform promoting sustainable living practices (Seo, 2019). The findings revealed that kindergartners value play-oriented and nature-immersive experiences, whereas parents place greater importance on safety and educational outcomes (Kim & Lee, 2021). High-priority improvements included facilities such as “rope playgrounds” and “creative imagination spaces,” aligning with findings that highlight the role of tailored environments in meeting diverse user needs (Choi et al., 2018). By proposing strategies for enhancing both the educational and ecological value of forest kindergartens, this study provides a foundation for sustainable development in nature-based early childhood education.