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Cellular Phone Towers: Perceived Impact on Residents and Property Values

Author/s: Sandy Bond, Karen Beamish

Date Published: 1/01/2005

Published in: Volume 11 - 2005 Issue 2 (pages 158 - 177)

Abstract

This paper outlines the results of a case study to determine residents perceptions towards living near cellular phone base stations (CPBSs) in Christchurch, New Zealand and how they evaluate the impact of these structures. The results provide initial evidence that if used together with the results from econometric analysis of transaction data can help resolve valuation and compensation issues in a quantitative way. Further, they provide a potential source of information for related government agencies in assessing the necessity for increasing health and other information pertaining to CPBSs to help allay public concerns.

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Keywords

Cellular Phone Base Stations - Electromagnetic Fields - Property Values - Radio Frequency & Microwave Radiation - Stigma

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