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DOI 10.1080/09654313.2017.1376314
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Title (Primary) Hedonic pricing analysis of the influence of urban green spaces onto residential prices: the case of Leipzig, Germany
Author Liebelt, V.; Bartke, S.; Schwarz, N.
Source Titel European Planning Studies
Year 2018
Department OEKON; CLE
Volume 26
Issue 1
Page From 133
Page To 157
Language englisch
Keywords Hedonic pricing; urban green spaces; housing market; ecosystem services; valuation; regression analysis
UFZ wide themes RU6
Abstract In the light of global urbanization and biodiversity loss, ecosystem services provided by urban green spaces (UGS) are becoming increasingly important, not least as a recovery and recreation opportunity for citizens. The valuation of UGS is significant for urban planners, who make decisions on the creation or removal of UGS. We analysed the influence of UGS on residential property prices in Leipzig, Germany, by applying a hedonic pricing analysis. This analysis complements the existing literature by considering both sale and rental prices for flats and houses; moreover, the shape of UGS is taken into account explicitly; finally, it is the first study in Germany to analyse UGS in hedonic studies to such an extent. The results demonstrate that the size of the nearest UGS has a stronger impact on prices compared to the distance from it. With respect to shape, we found that the simpler the UGS shape, the higher the prices. Although we find an impact of UGS on prices, the impact is smaller than that of other characteristics. The proposed valuation approach and obtained results inform urban planners regarding the design of new UGS and raise awareness about potential intended and unintended economic and social effects.
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Liebelt, V., Bartke, S., Schwarz, N. (2018):
Hedonic pricing analysis of the influence of urban green spaces onto residential prices: the case of Leipzig, Germany
Eur. Plan. Stud. 26 (1), 133 - 157 10.1080/09654313.2017.1376314