Perception of Urban Residents towards Urban Development Impacts in Udon Thani City, Thailand
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This paper examines perception of urban residents towards urban development impacts in Udon Thani city, Thailand. Quantitative methodological approach was implemented in the study. Sample of the study, calculated by the Krejcie and Morgan Table, was 384 residents, who have lived in Udon Thani Municipality area. Sample was selected by quota sampling method. Interview schedule was applied to the study as research instrument. Descriptive analysis was used to analyze data, and data collection period was during October to December 2017. Research findings indicated that the overall perception of urban residents towards urban development impacts was at a medium level (53.2 percent). Considering by each dimensions, urban residents perceived urban development impact on population (43.0 percent), physical development (56.0 percent), economic (68.0 percent), socio-cultural (44.3 percent), and environment (53.8 percent) respectively. However, it appeared that resident’s perception towards urban development impacts on civil participation was at a low level (47.5 percent). The study recommended higher level of civil participation in urban development in order to create the sustainability of city development.
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