URBAN PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT AND OBJECTIVE HAPPINESS Toward a Theoretical Framework

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Hossein Noroozi
Masoud Rahmani

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This study explores the interplay between urban physical environments and objective happiness, focusing on measurable outcomes influenced by urban design and amenities. Moving beyond utopian ideals, it emphasizes the tangible and physical factors that shape happiness in urban contexts. With a multidisciplinary approach spanning urban studies, psychology, and environmental science, the
research develops a theoretical framework that distinguishes objective happiness from subjective well-being (SWB). The study draws on a comprehensive literature review of peer-reviewed papers, books, reports, and doctoral theses covering diverse regions, including Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. It highlights how improvements in urban design, and amenities are inextricably linked to significant gains in objective happiness. By addressing gaps in existing research, the paper provides novel insights and actionable guidance for urban planners and policymakers, aiming to enhance well-being through physical urban environments. This research contributes to the existing body of knowledge by furnishing a robust theoretical foundation and serving as a resource for academics and decision-makers in urban politics.

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Noroozi, H., & Rahmani, M. (2025). URBAN PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT AND OBJECTIVE HAPPINESS: Toward a Theoretical Framework. Revista AUS - Arquitectura / Urbanismo / Sustentabilidad, (37), 49–57. https://doi.org/10.4206/aus.2025.n37-08
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Masoud Rahmani, University of Milano-Bicocca: Milan, IT

Ph.D. Researcher in Neuroscience, School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, Milan, Italy