Finally , the study highlighted that the open space of individual housing including its greenery is solely governed by the personal choice and preferences of the residents . There are no regulatory guidelines specifying a particular arrangement of the open areas , much less a proportion or a coefficient assigned to the green space , a situation favouring unlimited freedom of action without any normative guidance . These findings however , remain partly unexplained unless the occupants ’ perception , preferences and constraints are further explored .
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