Date of Award
3-2024
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Department
Department of Operational Sciences
First Advisor
William A. Cunningham, PhD
Abstract
This research investigates the demand for apartment living in Riyadh's northern area and assesses its implications for vertical urban development, aligning with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030. Employing a quantitative methodology, a structured survey was distributed to a diverse cross-section of Riyadh's population, focusing on housing preferences and perceptions of vertical living. Key findings indicate a significant demand for apartments, primarily from young to middle-aged, smaller households in low to middle-income brackets. Notably, a substantial portion of respondents showed a preference for high-rise living, suggesting a readiness for vertical expansion to manage the city's growing population. The study concludes that Riyadh's emerging housing trends support a shift towards a sustainable, high-density urban model, offering vital insights for urban planning and policy formulation in line with Vision 2030's to increase the city population goal.
AFIT Designator
AFIT-ENS-MS-24-M-065
Recommended Citation
Alrashed, Nasser R., "Housing Preferences and Vertical Expansion Potential in Riyadh City" (2024). Theses and Dissertations. 7807.
https://scholar.afit.edu/etd/7807
Comments
A 12-month embargo was observed for posting this work on AFIT Scholar.
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