| Title |
Spatial Planning and Facility Use for Communal Childcare-Integrated Urban Regeneration in Low-Rise Residential Areas |
| Authors |
이효창(Lee, Hyo-Chang) ; 박성준(Park, Sung-Jun) |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.5659/JAIK.2025.41.6.23 |
| Keywords |
Communal Childcare; Childcare-integrated Urban Regeneration; Low-rise Residential Area |
| Abstract |
This study explores the spatial and functional design of communal childcare facilities as a strategy for advancing childcare-integrated urban
regeneration in low-rise residential areas. In response to the growing childcare burden and insufficient local support systems in South Korea,
recent urban regeneration policies have increasingly incorporated childcare as a core component of neighborhood renewal. Communal
childcare, as a resident-led and community-embedded model, offers an alternative to conventional facility-centered approaches. Using a
mixed-methods approach, including a literature review and a structured survey of 194 parents residing in low-rise urban districts, the study
identifies and evaluates 36 facility and use-related components based on perceived necessity and importance. The findings suggest that
childcare-integrated urban regeneration should be implemented as a resident-driven initiative, supported by community capacity and
characterized by the integration of physical upgrades with cooperative childcare hubs and participatory governance. Key priorities include
multi-functional spaces such as cooperative childcare centers, resident-run after-school programs, and shared environments for play, learning,
and social connection. Conversely, limited awareness of leadership and caregiver training highlights the need for stronger professional support
structures. These results underscore the importance of creating integrated childcare environments that link spatial design, family support, and
sustainable operation through public-private partnerships. By addressing the planning and operational needs of communal childcare
infrastructure, this study establishes a foundation for embedding childcare into urban regeneration, offering strategic insights into how localized
childcare ecosystems can enhance community-based parenting and respond to demographic challenges such as low birth rates. |