VIABILITY OF THE SELF-CONTAINED CONDOMINIUM: CASE STUDY OF PANDAN VALLEY AND BAYSHORE PARK

Abstract

This research aims to find out what are the contributing factors towards the viability and sustainability of shops in self-contained condominiums. It is important to determine these factors to understand how the shops are able to cater to the convenience of the residents in the condominium and yet be able to sustain their business. By examining the various factors that affect the frequency of shopping within or out of the condominium, it is found through the administration of the survey that convenience shopping characterize the shopping behaviour of most residents. Interviews with the industry players such as the developer and the real estate agent also provided insight on what factors determine the viability of the self-contained condominiums.