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Feature Papers for Land Planning and Landscape Architecture Section, Second Edition

A special issue of Land (ISSN 2073-445X). This special issue belongs to the section "Land Planning and Landscape Architecture".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 268

Special Issue Editor

Prof. Dr. Thomas Panagopoulos

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Faculty of Science and Technology, Research Centre for Tourism, Sustainability and Well-Being, University of Algarve, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal
Interests: nature-based solutions; landscape restoration; sustainable development; climate change adaptation; green infrastructure; environmental justice; carbon neutral cities
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Following the success of the Special Issue "Feature Papers for Land Planning and Landscape Architecture Section", we are happy to announce the opening of a second volume.

Landscape is an important part of the quality of life of people in urban and rural contexts. Taking into consideration the fact that sustainable development is based on a harmonious relationship between social needs, economic activity, and the environment, the landscape constitutes a resource favourable to economic activity and whose protection, management, and planning can contribute to job creation. Acknowledging that the quality and diversity of landscapes constitute a common resource and a basic component of the natural and cultural heritage that contribute to human well-being, it is important to develop research towards their protection, management, and planning.

In this Special Issue, we invite papers focusing on, but not limited to, the following topics:

- Landscape protection/management/restoration;

- Multi-scale planning and design;

- Landscape as infrastructure;

- Land planning and landscape architecture as they pertain to the following:

- Smart cities;

- Ecosystem services;

- Human health and well-being;

- Biodiversity;

- Education;

- Social/spatial/environmental/distributional/procedural justice;

- Transport;

- Heritage;

- Real estate;

- Energy transition.

We look forward to receiving your submissions.

Prof. Dr. Thomas Panagopoulos
Guest Editor

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Land is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

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Keywords

  • participative design
  • planning and management
  • climate resilience
  • energy transition
  • biophilic design
  • nature-based solutions
  • regenerative design
  • circular solutions for sustainable tourism
  • environmental footprint
  • virtual reality to facilitate collaboration

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From Research to Design: Enhancing Mental Well-Being Through Quality Public Green Spaces in Beirut
by Mariam Raad, Georgio Kallas, Falah Assadi, Nina Zeidan, Victoria Dawalibi and Alessio Russo
Land 2025, 14(8), 1558; https://doi.org/10.3390/land14081558 - 29 Jul 2025
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The global rise in urban-related health issues poses significant challenges to public health, particularly in cities facing socio-economic crises. In Lebanon, 70% of the population is experiencing financial hardship, and healthcare costs have surged by 172%, exacerbating the strain on medical services. Given [...] Read more.
The global rise in urban-related health issues poses significant challenges to public health, particularly in cities facing socio-economic crises. In Lebanon, 70% of the population is experiencing financial hardship, and healthcare costs have surged by 172%, exacerbating the strain on medical services. Given these conditions, improving the quality and accessibility of green spaces offers a promising avenue for alleviating mental health issues in urban areas. This study investigates the psychological impact of nine urban public spaces in Beirut through a comprehensive survey methodology, involving 297 participants (locals and tourists) who rated these spaces using Likert-scale measures. The findings reveal location-specific barriers, with Saanayeh Park rated highest in quality and Martyr’s Square rated lowest. The analysis identifies facility quality as the most significant factor influencing space quality, contributing 73.6% to the overall assessment, while activity factors have a lesser impact. The study further highlights a moderate positive association (Spearman’s rho = 0.30) between public space quality and mental well-being in Beirut. This study employs a hybrid methodology combining Research for Design (RfD) and Research Through Designing (RTD). Empirical data informed spatial strategies, while iterative design served as a tool for generating context-specific knowledge. Design enhancements—such as sensory plantings, shading systems, and social nodes—aim to improve well-being through better public space quality. The proposed interventions support mental health, life satisfaction, climate resilience, and urban inclusivity. The findings offer actionable insights for cities facing public health and spatial equity challenges in crisis contexts. Full article
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