Trends in Real Estate Economics and Livability

Overview & Synopsis

This Reprint compiles peer-reviewed articles from the Buildings Special Issue “Trends in Real Estate Economics and Livability”, exploring urban development, housing markets, and spatial dynamics. Key themes include spatial disparities in housing conditions, urban–rural integration, housing affordability, and socio-economic drivers of residential segregation. Advanced methodologies like spatial–temporal modeling and street-view image analysis are employed to study complex urban–housing interactions. For example, research on China’s floating population reveals how housing burdens influence migration, while studies on Riyadh’s real estate market propose strategies to optimize off-plan sales. The Reprint also examines regional contrasts, such as Poland’s young renter preferences and South Korea’s retail resilience during COVID-19. Urban heritage preservation and gentrification are recurring topics, with case studies on China’s historical districts and the psychological drivers of architectural preferences. Additionally, the role of social capital in urban renewal, particularly in China’s aging communities, is explored, advocating participatory approaches for green development. Articles on multi-scale urban agglomerations and shrinking cities provide macro-level insights into urbanization and policy frameworks. By synthesizing empirical analyses and policy recommendations, this Reprint offers actionable insights for urban planners and policymakers, emphasizing the need for context-sensitive strategies to address housing inequities and promote sustainable urban growth.