Analysis of Vacant House Occurrence Characteristics according to Vacant House Dense Areas in Residential and Commercial Areas

Abstract

The vacant house problem, which is being discussed by various local governments, requires an appropriate response. Therefore, in this study, Cheonjeon-dong, Seongbuk-dong, Jungang-dong, and Sangbong-dong, which are the old downtown areas of Jinju-si, were selected as target areas, and the factors for the occurrence of vacant houses in general residential areas and central commercial areas were analyzed using a rare event logistic regression model. Results suggested that there are common factors that cause vacant houses in special-purpose areas; however, there are factors that indicate opposite results. In addition, the ratio of the aged population, the ratio of old buildings, and the time of occurrence of vacant houses were found to have a significant effect in general residential areas however, not significantly in central commercial areas. Moreover, it was found to have an impact, however, not in general residential areas. In a situation where solutions must be sought from various directions to solve vacant houses problem, this study will contribute to indicate the relationship between special-purpose areas and the occurrence of vacant houses, thereby providing a basis for policy analysis and response in the future.