The residence selection factors of residents in disaster public housing

The purpose of this research is to clarify the residence selection factors of residents in disaster public housing after the Great East Japan Earthquake in Kamaishi City from the analysis of the questionnaire and interview. The results are following: The reasons for selecting residence differed from house to house: “quick construction and occupancy,” “convenience,” and “presence of relatives or acquaintances.” The frequency of going out was higher in the city center where commercial was rebuilding than in other districts. Community association activities were recognized in houses that had systems to involve most of the residents.