Children's Living Space: A Case Study in Gulou District, Nanjing, China

摘要

The school district system, which compels children to attend primary and secondary schools based on their place of residence, was implemented in 19 major cities across China in 2014. This has resulted in Chinese parents who are focused on the education of their children making housing purchases that enable their children to access the school of their choice. Through a field investigation and interview survey of 19 households in Gulou District, Nanjing, China, this study clarifies the preferred conditions of the parental purchase of commercial housing in a school district as well as children's room planning. The utilization of the house by children is also investigated and analyzed.