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Sustainability in Urban Development and Land Use

A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Urban and Rural Development".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 989

Special Issue Editors

College of Big Data Application and Economics (Guiyang College of Big Data Finance), Guizhou University of Finance and Economics, Guiyang 550025, China
Interests: urban design; multilayer networks; GIS; urban land-use; network optimization

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1. College of Resources and Environment, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
2. Miyun Branch, Capital University of Economics and Business, Beijing 101500, China
Interests: spatial complexity; the multi-functional process of urban and rural transition zone
College of Metropolitan Transportation, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, China
Interests: connected and autonomous vehicle ridesharing transportation and land use

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The relationship between urban development and land use is intricate and mutually influential. Urban growth often necessitates the expansion of built-up areas, leading to changes in land use patterns. Conversely, the availability and suitability of land determine the scale, form, and sustainability of urban development.

The study of sustainability in urban development and land use is paramount in today's rapidly urbanizing world, it ensures harmonious coexistence between human activities and the natural environment, promoting economic growth while preserving ecological balance. The scientific significance lies in developing strategies that minimize resource depletion, reduce pollution, and enhance social well-being. Current research trends focus on innovative technologies, such as smart cities and green infrastructure, to optimize land use and enhance urban resilience. By integrating sustainability principles into urban planning, we can create more liveable, equitable, and environmentally friendly cities for future generations.

Therefore, research around the impact of sustainability in urban development and land use is of great importance. In this Special Issue, we invite conceptual, empirical, review or exploratory papers, which contribute to our understanding of the sustainability in urban development and land use. 

Dr. Rui Ding
Prof. Dr. Zhijun Song
Dr. Tongfei Li
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • urban and regional planning
  • land use and planning
  • urban development
  • urban/rural integration development urban/rural land use planning and allocation
  • impacts of land use and land cover on regional planning
  • sustainable urban/rural land management approaches
  • low-carbon-oriented land use
  • land use efficiency
  • resilience and sustainable urban systems

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Data Factor Marketization and Urban Industrial Land Use Efficiency: Evidence from the Establishment of Data Trading Platforms in China
by Weiwei Chen and Shunyi Li
Sustainability 2025, 17(6), 2753; https://doi.org/10.3390/su17062753 - 20 Mar 2025
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Enhancing urban industrial land use efficiency (UILUE) is critical for addressing human–land conflicts and promoting sustainable urban development. However, the role of data trading in influencing UILUE remains insufficiently examined in the literature. This study explores the effect of data factor marketization (DFM) [...] Read more.
Enhancing urban industrial land use efficiency (UILUE) is critical for addressing human–land conflicts and promoting sustainable urban development. However, the role of data trading in influencing UILUE remains insufficiently examined in the literature. This study explores the effect of data factor marketization (DFM) on UILUE and its underlying mechanisms. Using data from 284 Chinese cities between 2006 and 2022, this study treats the establishment of data trading platforms as a quasi-natural experiment. A multi-period difference-in-differences (DID) model is applied to evaluate the causal impact of DFM. The findings indicate that DFM significantly improves UILUE. This improvement mainly occurs through technological innovation and reduced land resource misallocation. Furthermore, the positive impact is more pronounced in cities with lower levels of market segmentation, stricter environmental regulations, and those located in the eastern region. This study offers valuable theoretical insights and practical implications for optimizing urban land use and advancing sustainable development. Full article
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