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A special issue of Land (ISSN 2073-445X). This special issue belongs to the section "Land Socio-Economic and Political Issues".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (1 March 2023) | Viewed by 14410

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Prof. Dr. Józef Hernik

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Department of Land Management and Landscape Architecture, Faculty of Environmental Engineering and Land Surveying, University of Agriculture in Krakow, Balicka 253c, 30-198 Krakow, Poland
Interests: cultural landscapes; land use and environmental development; environmental policy; risk mitigation; climate change
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Dr. Karol Król

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Digital Cultural Heritage Laboratory, Department of Land Management and Landscape Architecture, Faculty of Environmental Engineering and Land Surveying, University of Agriculture in Krakow, Balicka 253c, 30-198 Krakow, Poland
Interests: socioeconomic and cultural changes; data analytics; web analytics; data visualizations; digital heritage
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Dr. Barbara Prus

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Department of Land Management and Landscape Architecture, Faculty of Environmental Engineering and Land Surveying, University of Agriculture in Krakow, Balicka 253c, 30-198 Krakow, Poland
Interests: civil engineering and transport; geoinformation systems; land surveying; spatial engineering
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Dear Colleagues,

The past decades were a time of dynamic socioeconomic changes. Today, we experience their consequences in the space around us: industrial, natural, and cultural. The changes affect space, how it is shaped and managed, protected, and used. They stem from developments in law, politics, technology, and environment protection. Cultural transformations and climate change contributed as well. Changing conditions of socioeconomic development and environmental, land use, and topographic pressures are all diverse and complex. The purpose of this Special Issue is to provide a platform for sharing in-depth research on the impact of socioeconomic changes on urban and rural spatial planning and space management. Better insight into these changes is vital to effectively prevent the ramifications of the transformations and guide the socioeconomic and climate policies towards sound foundations for sustainable development that respects the natural environment and cultural heritage.

Multivariate comparative analysis is a tool for analysing complex objects and phenomena that are affected by multiple variables and factors simultaneously. Synthetic indicators, ranks, and classifications may be useful in such analyses. In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

Spatial planning in development policy and regional development;
Integration of spatial planning and socioeconomic planning;
Socioeconomic development research;
Multimetric indices for development and space management assessment;
Evaluating functional and spatial environmental pressures with taxonomic methods;
Taxonomic methods in spatial planning and land management;
Effective planning of public projects in light of dwindling populations and risk of functional loss;
Socioeconomic and environmental data analyses;
Typology of functional areas and identification of problem and model areas;
Developing indices for monitoring urban and rural functional areas;
Analyses of space use and management processes and interesting case studies.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Prof. Dr. Józef Hernik
Dr. Karol Król
Prof. Dr. Barbara Prus
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spatial planning
urban structure
rural development
cultural landscape
cultural heritage
landscape
cultural ecosystem services
urban ecosystem service

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Path Modeling between Urban Factors and Happiness of People with Disabilities: Using Partial Least Squares Multi-Group Analysis

by Seong-A Kim and Heungsoon Kim

Land 2023, 12(4), 811; https://doi.org/10.3390/land12040811 - 03 Apr 2023

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Today, cities place important value on “Sustainable Cities” and “Cities for all”, concepts which mean that consideration for people with disabilities has become an essential element in urban planning and development. Moreover, the number of people with disabilities living in cities is steadily growing. In this context, the purpose of this study was to compare the happiness levels of people with and without disabilities living in Seoul, using the Seoul Survey data provided by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, and to identify a structural model of urban factors that affect the happiness of people with disabilities. Under this purpose, a partial least squares multi-group analysis (PLS-MGA) was conducted by setting up an analysis model (disabled group) and a contrasting model (non-disabled group) to determine differences between the groups (disabled and non-disabled). The results of the analysis were as follows. First, unlike in the non-disabled group, in which all factors had a significant effect on the levels of happiness, only a few factors were significant in the disabled group (the private, residential, and culture and leisure characteristics were not significant). Second, compared to the non-disabled group, social capital, urban safety, and living environment satisfaction were more important than personal attributes in the disabled group. Third, the relationship between the happiness levels of people with disabilities and urban factors was multidimensional rather than unidimensional. Fourth, the two groups differed in their structural models and pathways, and the differences were statistically significant. The present study made significant academic and policy contributions as it investigated the levels of happiness of people with disabilities living in the city and their perceptions of the city and used PLS-MGA to identify the multidimensional relationship between urban factors and happiness level. Full article

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Rural Settlement Reconstruction Integrating Land Suitability and Individual Difference Factors: A Case Study of Pingba Village, China

by Guohua Bi, Qingyuan Yang and Yan Yan

Land 2022, 11(10), 1724; https://doi.org/10.3390/land11101724 - 05 Oct 2022

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Rural settlement reconstruction is an effective means of governance of rural planning. Traditional research on the reconstruction of rural settlements fails to fully consider individual differences in the utilization of rural space, which easily leads to uneven spatial development and social and economic problems. This paper proposes an analytical framework for planning rural settlement reconstruction combining agricultural suitability with the assessment of conditions unique to individual households and verifies the feasibility of this idea through empirical research based on Pingba Village in southwest China. The results show that (1) compared with the effects of considering only land suitability, the number and scale of rural settlements that need to be optimized in the study area expanded three times after considering individual needs. (2) The inclusion of individual differences diversifies the types and modes of rural settlement reconstruction. After comprehensively considering land suitability and individual differences, the rural settlements in the study area were divided into five types: retained settlements, locally rebuilt settlements, integrated settlements, production-based relocated settlements, and travel-based relocated settlements. Among them, retained settlements are the core of rural reconstruction planning. (3) Compared with simple demolition and relocation, a reconstruction of rural settlements that takes into consideration individual factors produces an additional two modes of integration and spatial replacement. The study unveils the influence of individual differences in rural settlements and households on rural reconstruction plans and provides an exploratory tool for rural space optimization. Full article

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Economic Valuation of Landscape in Marinas: Application to a Marina in Spanish Southern Mediterranean Coast (Granada, Spain)

by Ricardo Martín and Víctor Yepes

Land 2022, 11(9), 1400; https://doi.org/10.3390/land11091400 - 26 Aug 2022

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Assigning a monetary value to a landscape improves its importance. It helps to realize the magnitude of the benefits that can be obtained and represents the basis for applying protection and improvement policies. As a case study, we considered Marina del Este, located on the Spanish Southern Mediterranean coast, characterized by the presence of protected natural areas of great value and a rugged coastline beautiful to sailors. This study applies the analytic multicriteria valuation method (AMUVAN) to estimate the landscape’s economic contribution. This method combines the analytic hierarchy process and discounted cash flow analysis. A total of 16 participants were considered, all with knowledge about the marina, which included areas of the marina management, management organizations with competencies in the marina environment, commercial operation, and university professors. They weighted the importance of landscape concerning the rest of the marina activities, use versus non-use values, and the components of the total economic value (TEV) of the landscape within marinas as a natural asset. Results expressed that the landscape may reach a value of around 16.3 million euros. It represents more than 3000% of the value of the marina’s profit and loss account. A detailed analysis of the components of the TEV makes it possible to propose strategies to improve the economic value of the landscape. Full article

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Measurement and Spatial-Temporal Characteristics of Inclusive Green Growth in China

by Rui Zhou

Land 2022, 11(8), 1131; https://doi.org/10.3390/land11081131 - 22 Jul 2022

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In the context of the widely recognized concept of inclusive green growth, it is of great practical significance to study the measurement of inclusive green growth, its temporal characteristics and its spatial heterogeneity. However, it should be noted that most existing studies only consider the situation of China when constructing inclusive green growth indices, and such studies lack international comparators. The index selection dimension is relatively single, and the temporal characteristics and spatial heterogeneity are rarely studied simultaneously. In this study, a spatial correlation analysis method is introduced, and the time series characteristics and spatial heterogeneity of inclusive green growth are deeply analyzed by means of a Moran’ I and LISA agglomeration diagram. The results show that: (1) Economic development, fair opportunity, green production and consumption and ecological environment protection are important factors affecting the level of inclusive green growth, but their development is not balanced; (2) Inclusive green growth has obvious time series characteristics, but there are great differences between provinces and regions; (3) The inclusive green growth has significant spatial heterogeneity. From 2010 to 2019, the inclusive green growth level has a dynamic evolution process. Moran’s I Index Global Spatial Test results show that inclusive green growth has obvious spatial autocorrelation, that is, it has great spatial differences. Local spatial test results also show that the inclusive green growth in China has obvious spatial aggregation characteristics. Therefore, it is important to coordinate the development of inclusive green growth between provinces and regions and improve the overall level of inclusive green growth in the future. Full article

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Challenges and Adaptations for Resilient Rice Production under Changing Environments in Bangladesh

by Md Roushon Jamal, Paul Kristiansen, Md Jahangir Kabir and Lisa Lobry de Bruyn

Land 2023, 12(6), 1217; https://doi.org/10.3390/land12061217 - 12 Jun 2023

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Rice-based food production is crucial for food security, socio-political stability, and economic development in Bangladesh. However, climate and environmental changes pose serious challenges to sustainable rice production in the country. This review paper critically reviews the status, challenges, and adaptation opportunities of Bangladeshi rice systems in changing environmental, demographic, and socio-economic settings. A mixed-methods approach (quantitative summary of secondary data on rice production, environmental changes, impact on rice productivity; and qualitative thematic synthesis) was used to review adaptation for resilient rice production. Significant agronomic and environmental challenges to rice-based cropping in Bangladesh are posed by rising temperatures, anomalous rainfall patterns, extreme weather, and increasing salinisation. Rice production, availability, and access have been further compromised by decreasing arable areas, labour shortages, crop diversification, and low profitability. Farmers are adapting through autonomous and centrally planned strategies such as efficient irrigation and input use, stress-tolerant cultivars, mechanisation, and income diversification. However, profitable and sustainable adaptation requires broader facilitation by the government (e.g., infrastructure, financial incentives) and agribusiness (e.g., extension services, contracting). This review paper recommends research and development support for efficient irrigation management and stress-tolerant cultivars, enabling policy initiatives, and equitable value chain participation. The insights of the review can be applied to policymakers to target policy design and decision-making for a sustainable rice system in years to come. Full article

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