Resilient Cities: The Nexus of Urban Land, Climate Change and Property Economics

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue, "Resilient Cities: The Nexus of Urban Land, Climate Change and Property Economics", specifically focuses on the implications of climate change within urban environments and its impact on land use and property economics. Published in the journal "Land", this Special Issue seeks to explore how urban landscapes are transformed under the pressure of climate change, emphasizing the critical role of sustainable land use in enhancing urban resilience.

The aim of this Special Issue is to delve into the multifaceted relationship between urban development, climate adaptation and economic sustainability in property markets. It underscores the importance of adopting interdisciplinary approaches to effectively address the complex dynamics at play, ensuring that solutions are holistic and inclusive of various scientific, economic and social perspectives.

Topics of Interest:

1. Impact on Property Values and Markets:

• Investigations into how urban property values are affected by climate risks and the corresponding shifts in investor and insurer strategies.
• Markets that have adjusted to mitigate climate risk and the implications for future urban development.

2. Policy and Regulatory Frameworks for Urban Resilience:

• Examination of urban policy frameworks that facilitate or impede resilient development, with a focus on creating supportive environments for sustainable urban growth.
• Cities that have successfully implemented policies aimed at enhancing resilience, such as revised building codes, land use planning laws and climate emergency measures.
• Regulatory and policy obstacles hindering urban resilience initiatives and discussions of potential solutions to overcome these challenges.

3. Social Equity Considerations in Urban Climate Adaptation:

• Equitable access to resources and housing in climate-adapted urban areas, with a focus on preventing climate gentrification where more resilient areas may become excessively expensive and exclusive.
• Community-led resilience projects that involve local stakeholders in decision making.
• The impact of climate adaptation strategies on social equity, including the potential displacement and marginalization of vulnerable populations.

4. Urban Land Use and Climate Interplay:

• The effects of climate change on urban green spaces, their management and their role in enhancing urban resilience and providing ecosystem services.
• The implications of climate change on urban housing and commercial real estate sectors.
• The role of mixed-use developments in promoting resilience (including the reduction in commutes and exposure to climate risks).

5. Adaptive Planning, Technological Innovations and Smart Cities:

• Solutions that prioritize sustainability and resilience in the face of climate change.
• Challenges and strategies related to retrofitting old buildings and infrastructure to meet new climate resilience standards.
• Evaluation of smart city initiatives that harness technological advancements to optimize urban land use and manage climate risks effectively.
• Smart city technologies, such as IoT sensors and AI-based analytics, to monitor, predict and mitigate climate impacts in urban areas.

Contributions should provide innovative insights into adapting urban land environments to climate challenges through rigorous research and case studies.

This Special Issue will contribute significantly to the discourse on urban land resilience, providing a platform for exploring how cities can navigate the complexities of climate change, land use and economic pressures. It aims to foster a deeper understanding and generate actionable knowledge that can guide policy making toward sustainable and resilient urban development.

Prof. Dr. Piyush Tiwari
Dr. Raghu Dharmapuri Tirumala
Dr. Jyoti Shukla
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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• urban resilience
• climate change
• housing economics
• urban land use
• smart cities