The effects of greening landscape practices on environmental values and property market in urban densification

In the context of rapid urban densification and escalating climate pressures, the GreenLAND project examines how green infrastructure is distributed, perceived, valued, and implemented—and what this means for social equity, housing markets, and climate adaptation. Although green infrastructure is increasingly promoted and marketed, it remains unclear whether this reflects genuine greening efforts or the strategic use of existing nature to raise property appeal.

GreenLAND pursues four core objectives: (1) analyse developers’ motivations and practices in integrating greenery, and whether these reinforce spatial inequalities; (2) assess whether access to green spaces is equitably distributed and aligned with residents’ needs; (3) estimate the socio-economic value of urban green amenities in the housing market; and (4) evaluate how vegetation type and 3D structure affect the cooling performance in urban heat island mitigation.

Methodologically, GreenLAND combines high-resolution remote sensing (including LiDAR-based 3D vegetation mapping and computer-vision green view indices) with resident surveys and qualitative interviews with developers, complemented by hedonic pricing models. By linking measurable vegetation structure with lived experience, market valuation, and planning practices, GreenLAND aims to support evidence-based, climate-adaptive, and socially just urban planning.