Land and Property Markets

How do land and property markets shape governance, and how does governance in turn shape them? Contemporary governance is deeply intertwined with land and property markets, which exert a powerful influence on decision-making. Any governance choice that overlooks these markets risks being ineffective. This thematic area examines land ownership, ownership patterns, property investment dynamics,  housing, and other property sectors of the built environment. It investigates how governance decisions shape property markets, and conversely, how land and property dynamics influence governance structures and decision-making processes. By understanding these interactions, we can better grasp the reciprocal relationship between governance and the built environment, highlighting why land and property are central to contemporary urban and regional decision-making.