An evaluation system for suitability of urban public rental housing construction in Chongqing

A social problem that low-income people are unable to purchase houses in urban areas has been focused in recent years and the housing security system has also become an important part of the social security system. In recent years, public rental houses appeared as a new type of affordable houses. The national government took the construction of public rental houses to the national strategic level. Currently, there are many problems in the public rental house construction. For example, policy mechanisms are inadequate, the use of funding is not in an efficient way, the location of public rental houses is far away from the downtown, the plot ratio is too high, and facilities are incomplete. There are no appropriate indicators to comprehensively evaluate the public rental house construction. Based on the livable evaluation system in Chongqing, we selected four aspects of relevant indicators as the economic suitability, environmental suitability, social suitability, and life suitability to establish the public rental house construction suitability evaluation system.

Relationship between cultivated land use functions and land rental behavior of rural households:empirical evidence from different dominant functional regions in central China

This paper analyzes the relationship between the cultivated land use functions and the land rental decisions of rural households in three Dominant Functional Zones of Hubei, China. The results indicate that 41.10% of the rural households in the study areas participated in the land rental market. The land rental market in the Key Development Zone has both a higher participation rate and land rent; the Agricultural Production Zone has a higher participation rate but a lower land rent; and the land rental market in the Key Ecological Zone is underdeveloped. The difference in regional function and economic level leads to a significant difference in the spatial variation of the cultivated land use multifunction. Overall, the cultivated land function of rural households has a significant impact on their land transfer behavior. The higher the Functions of Economic Contribution, Food Production, and Pension & Employment, the more willing the rural households are to rent in the land, while the higher the Function of Inheritance and Retainment of the cultivated land use, the more likely the peasants are to retain their cultivated land resources. Furthermore, the correlation coefficient is significantly higher in the Key Development Zone than in the Key Ecological Zone.

Barrier-free Design of Public Rental Housing

With the aging of society,special groups have had increasing needs of integrating into social life,and higher requirements on life quality,and the society has attached increasing importance to barrier-free design.Taking public rental housing for example,both circulation space and furniture design have to fully consider needs of special groups such as the seniors and the disabled.Barrier-free design in living spaces can help improve their ability of self-care,reduce their dependence on family members,fully demonstrate the"human-centered"design concept of public rental housing,and show the designers’sense of social responsibility.

On Applicability of Public Rental Housing

Applicability of public rental housing was analyzed from the perspectives of site selection, tenant and indoor environment. Special needs of seniors and the physically disabled, in particular, were taken into consideration, indoor barrier-free designs were analyzed to further improve applicability of public rental housing.

Life Satisfaction among Elderly Households in Public Rental Housing in Singapore

We set out to investigate how satisfied the poor elderly Singaporean households in social housing are with their lives, especially in relation to their housing, in an attempt to find measures to improve, where possible, the life satisfaction of this group of elderly Singaporeans. We use archival and empirical research for our investigation. The results from 403 respondents to our survey are analyzed through logistic regression and factor analysis. We find that the life satisfaction of the elderly residents of social housing is very low. Furthermore we find that home modification that meets the requirements of the respondents will substantially improve their life satisfaction. Given that these elderly households neither have the right nor financial means to modify their housing units and precincts, it is incumbent upon the government, through the relevant authorities such as HDB, Town Councils and BCA to effect the necessary home modifications to create a more elderly-friendly physical environment to improve the life satisfaction of the elderly households in social housing in Singapore. This arguably is a social imperative which should not be subjugated to economic niceties as social housing is not a luxurious housing choice but the last safety net for basic shelter.

The Implication of Land-Use Policies on Property RentalValue Trend in Abuja

Land-use policies and regulations are employed all over the world to control land usage.Relative to the type of regulations,these can have several impacts on the value of properties.However,the value of properties might increase or decrease depending on the type of measures that are yearly employed.Thus the objective of this study was to assess the implication of land use regulations on rental value trend in Abuja,Nigeria.The survey design was used to elicit relevant information from occupiers and Estate Surveying and Valuation firms in Abuja.Results were presented on tables,and an annual growth rate factor was used to assess the relative growth of rent within the three locations(Wuse,Maitama and Nyanya),studied.Results indicate a significant rise in the rental value of properties between 2008 and 2017.Thus,the planning authorities in Abuja should reconsider the kind of policies they implement within the study area to avoid abuse and unnecessary restrictions that affect the state of the environment and value.

Nature and Operation of Kost Private Rental Housing in Urban Settlement Development of Jakarta, Indonesia

As one type of the highly sought after housing facilities in Indonesia, Kosts have formed unique heterogeneous living environment while also been a part of fast growing urban settlement developments in Indonesia＇s capital, Jakarta. This paper investigates the nature and operation of Kost private rental housing developed with various conditions and arrangements, as well as its position among other dwelling types, based on on-site investigations, literature reviews and statistical analyses. It is necessary to understand the development of Kost as it shows potentials to overcome the lack of affordable and adequate housing in the country. An accurate checking process during the application of building permit may early identify Kosts. Undefined standard of operation and arrangement may hinder improvement opportunities to its quality of services. Efforts to educate the community and easy access to related regulations are necessary for improvement and compliance awareness. Moreover, increased collaborative design and public education may improve the knowledge of self-builders on building design, planning and construction. Associations of self-organized housing and platforms offering affordable design services that meet the guidelines and standards are promising ootions.

Predicaments of Accessing Rental Housing by People with Physical Disability in Dar Es Salaam,Tanzania

This paper presents study findings regarding private rental housing in urban settlements in Dar es Salaam,Tanzania with specific reference to people with physical disabilities especially the lame and handicapped.The major objective of the study was to procure deep understanding of the access to private rental housing by the lame and handicapped section of the society living in urban areas;and use of the infrastructure services related therewith.Reseach method used is case study where by interview questions were addressed to different actors.Focus group discussion,taking measurements and literature review were also used as data collection tools.The study revealed that neither the current policy nor the legal frameworks address the issue of access to rental housing by the lame and the handicapped in the prevailing private rental housing market in urban areas.Furthermore,body characteristics of the lame and handicapped,affordability of brokers fees and monthly rentals were ranked most highly among the challenges facing the lame and handicapped when searching for rental houses.The challenges pertaining to the use of the commonly shared housing infrastructure services,lack of hygiene on outdoor environment and unfavourable house and toilet/bathroom designs were noted as critical challenges related to the use of the commonly shared housing infrastructure services.The paper recommends that the lame and handicapped need to be considered as a priority and vulnerable group which need special attention in housing policy aspects.A direction of procedures to guide the lame and handicapped house seekers searching for a rental house and institutionalizing a rent regulatory body are considered paramount.

"Sharing Economy" Promotes the Toy Rental Market

From Star Wars to My Little Pony,from Harry Potter to Bala Bala the little magic fairy,from building blocks to electric trains,the shopping list of toys is endless as there are always new products to come.As the government implements a nation-wide two-child policy,a consumption upgrade is underway,and toys become an important item

Assessing and Optimizing the Technical Life of Architectural Components of Low-Cost Multistoried Rental Housing in Jakarta

Low-cost multistoried rental housing （rumah susun sederhana sewa, abbreviated to rusunawa） recently has become the main policy for the Indonesian government to provide adequate housing for low income people in the metropolitan areas. In line with the policy, the government in the year 2005 has raised the technical life of building for low-cost multistoried rental housing from 30 years to 50 years. This study is conducted to assess variables that affect the technical life of architectural components, using Delphi study method involving stakeholders who have participated in the planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of low-cost multistoried rental housing in Jakarta. Research findings contribute significantly to the assurance of technical life of architectural components in low-cost multistoried rental housing in Indonesia.

Employment Opportunities for NEETs in Short-Term Rentals Operated Through Sharing Platforms:A Case Study Across Spain,Italy,Greece and Cyprus

The paper at hand explores whether short-term rentals(STRs),operated through sharing platforms,can provide employment opportunities to young people that are Not in Employment,Education and Training(NEETs)and whether such opportunities can comprise a realistic and viable solution to their unemployment.The focus is on low-skilled native women and migrants between 25-29 that live in Spain,Italy,Greece,and Cyprus.Methodologically,the research is based on the analysis of questionnaires conducted with both NEETs and owners or managers of STRs.Our analysis reveals that only firms that own or manage a large number of properties are in position to offer solid employment opportunities.Owners with a limited number of properties are not in position to offer sustainable long-term employment,for two main reasons.First,the generated income is not significant enough to justify employing an individual through a full-time waged-contract or even on a part-time basis;Second,tasks that could potentially lead to employability of NEETs are either low skill positions therefore are outsourced to cheap service providers or require professionals with appropriate technical skills and certifications.In this context,the paper also discusses ways these obstacles to be surpassed.

Identification of the Breach of Short-Term Rental Regulations in Irish Rent Pressure Zones

The housing crisis in Ireland has rapidly grown in recent years. To make a more significant profit, many landlords are no longer renting out their houses under long-term tenancies but under short-term tenancies. Regulating rentals in Rent Pressure Zones with the highest and rising rents is becoming a tricky issue. In this paper, we develop a breach identifier to check short-term rentals located in Rent Pressure Zones with potential breaches only using publicly available data from Airbnb (an online marketplace focused on short-term home-stays) and Irish government websites. First, we use a Residual Neural Network to filter out outdoor landscape photos that negatively impact identifying whether an owner has multiple rentals in a Rent Pressure Zone. Second, a Siamese Neural Network is used to compare the similarity of indoor photos to determine if multiple rental posts correspond to the same residence. Next, we use the Haversine algorithm to locate short-term rentals within a circle centered on the coordinate of a permit. Short-term rentals with a permit will not be restricted. Finally, we improve the occupancy estimation model combined with sentiment analysis, which may provide higher accuracy.

中国城市保障性租赁住房供给制度比较研究——基于住房规划政策视角

城市住房负担能力和保障性住房供应是全球范围关注的重要问题。城镇住房制度改革以来,中国住房市场快速发展的同时也导致了部分群体住房负担问题。我国提供了系列保障性住房以解决问题,但新市民、青年人等群体仍有较大的租房负担。随着住房保障体系不断深化,保障性租赁住房成为目前住房保障的供应主体。为探索中国城市保障性租赁住房政策的发展方向,本研究根据房租收入比将重点建设城市分为三类(租房可负担性较好、租房可负担性一般和租房可负担性较差的城市),基于住房规划政策视角,对保障性租赁住房政策中的保障范围、供应配建、运营管理等供给制度进行比较研究。旨在探讨以下问题:城市保障性租赁住房制度间有何差异和特点;保障性租赁住房为谁建、怎么建以及怎么管。结果表明:各城市面临保障范围宽、目标落实难、管理模式不清晰等共性问题;3类城市的政策趋于同质化,但仍有各自症结,其中可负担性较差的城市租金管制亟待加强;可负担性一般的城市筹建渠道单一;可负担性较好的城市政策内容不完整等。针对研究结果,本文从保障范围、供应配建、运营管理三个方面分别提出供需匹配,优化政策保障范围、保量提质,加强保租房建设规划等建议,并针对3类型城市提出优化重点。

The Sequential Pricing of Ride-Hailing System with Rental Service in the Context of Fleet Electrification

Surging demand and reduced capacity in the ride-hailing industry have prompted numerous ride-hailing platforms to build their own car-rental services catering to drivers who do not possess private vehicles. However, the trade-off between the ride-hailing service and the car-rental service is an important issue that is still unclear in theory. Moreover, ride-hailing platforms are transitioning towards all-electric fleets in the context of Carbon Neutrality goals and government regulations. This paper considers a ride-hailing system comprising a monopolist ride-hailing platform, an electric vehicle (EV) rental firm, and a gasoline vehicle (GV) rental firm. Furthermore, we build a stylized model to study the sequential pricing of the system. The equilibrium outcomes show the significant impact of the ride-hailing platform’s decision to continue or withdraw offering EV rental services on EV and GV drivers’ net earnings, rental prices, and wages. The ride-hailing platform providing EV rental services increases EV drivers’ net earnings but decreases the GV driver wages and rental prices. However, the EV rental service offered by the ride-hailing platform does not necessarily lead to an increased total profit for the system. The improved profitability of the system by the ride-hailing platform providing EV rental services is contingent upon lower rider prices and higher fuel costs. The ride-hailing platform’s EV rental services provision also effectively fosters the ride-hailing fleet’s electrification. Furthermore, as the number of riders increases, the ride-hailing platform should reduce the commission rate for EV drivers to maintain competitiveness and profitability.

基于单片机和微信小程序的高效农机租用系统

每年农忙时刻,由于农用机数量有限,常常出现农民在播种机、收割机等机器周围排队等待但租用公司机器却被闲置的现象。为解决机器资源分配不均、农民使用机器困难等问题。基于此,系统采用单片机技术和小程序联合的方式,使得农民在微信小程序上就能够下订单,租用公司工作人员进行机器操作,并进行自动计费,实现手机、单片机、农用机的三机协同工作,实现农耕智能化。

主要发达国家住房供给体系建设经验与借鉴

对主要发达国家住房供给和保障体系的形成、发展及演变过程进行系统梳理。研究发现:主要发达国家在政府干预强度、住房政策目标、住房供给主体以及住房保障模式等方面存在显著差异,但都已形成“多主体住房供给、多层次住房结构和多渠道住房保障”的发展模式。在此基础上,提出充分利用社会资本促进保障性住房供给、大力支持首次购房和改善性住房需求、注重住房租购市场的均衡发展等建议。

公共租赁房视频安防监控系统的设计

公共租赁房的视频安防监控系统的设计与其他普通住宅小区有着本质的区别。一般公共租赁房占地面积较大,其建设内容和投资规模通常也要高于普通住宅小区,是为解决大批新就业职工等住房困难群体而产生的一种房屋租赁模式。由于入住公租房的人员较多、较杂,因此为保障人员(包括外来访客、物业管理人员等)生命和财产安全,建设一套高标准的视频安防监控系统就具有必然性和必要性。文章介绍了设计一套完善的新建公租房视频安防监控系统需要考虑的问题以及解决方案。

基于RFID的托盘租赁系统

随着物联网知识的普及应用,其主要核心技术"RFID技术"也被越来越多的人所关注.笔者在分析RFID系统基本概念、基本结构及工作原理的基础上,将其与托盘租赁系统相结合,设计出基于RFID技术的托盘租赁系统结构和实施方案,并对RFID在托盘租赁系统中的使用途径、方法及实施过程分别进行了论述.