Unveiling the Value of Green Amenities: A Mixed-Methods Analysis of Urban Greenspace Impact on Residential Property Prices Across Riyadh Neighborhoods
The literature shows greenspaces generally increase nearby property values, but in Riyadh, this relationship is complex and understudied. Existing studies lack sector-specific analyses across Riyadh’s neighborhoods, overlook the impact of the Green Riyadh Project launched in 2019, and fail to addres...
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| description | The literature shows greenspaces generally increase nearby property values, but in Riyadh, this relationship is complex and understudied. Existing studies lack sector-specific analyses across Riyadh’s neighborhoods, overlook the impact of the Green Riyadh Project launched in 2019, and fail to address negative externalities associated with large greenspaces in an arid, privacy-conscious context. Such paradoxical impact of larger greenspaces bordering major roads at the neighborhood edge, unexpectedly reduce property values by 2–4% due to petty crime, congestion, poor upkeep, and privacy concerns, contrasting with 10–18% premiums for properties abutting greenspaces with restricted access in affluent neighborhoods. Global studies typically report positive greenspace effects, so negative impacts in specific Riyadh sectors are surprising. This highlights the city’s unique arid, cultural, and urban dynamics in addressing this research gap. The research uses purposive quota sampling of Riyadh neighborhood greenspaces and a mixed-methods approach of quantitative hedonic pricing analysis combined with qualitative semi-structured interviews with real estate agents. Findings underscore the need for tailored urban planning (e.g., mitigating petty crime, overcrowding, poor maintenance). This suggests the importance of integrating green infrastructure into urban planning, not only for its ecological and social benefits but also for its tangible positive impact on property values. Poor greenspace upkeep and safety concerns can reduce price premiums of abutting properties. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-c1f83beef1554d8b811bb02cea8bbf322025-08-20T03:27:26ZengMDPI AGBuildings2075-53092025-06-011512208810.3390/buildings15122088Unveiling the Value of Green Amenities: A Mixed-Methods Analysis of Urban Greenspace Impact on Residential Property Prices Across Riyadh NeighborhoodsTahar Ledraa0Sami Abdullah Aldubikhi1Urban Planning Department, King Saud University, P.O. Box 57448, Riyadh 11574, Saudi ArabiaUrban Planning Department, King Saud University, P.O. Box 57448, Riyadh 11574, Saudi ArabiaThe literature shows greenspaces generally increase nearby property values, but in Riyadh, this relationship is complex and understudied. Existing studies lack sector-specific analyses across Riyadh’s neighborhoods, overlook the impact of the Green Riyadh Project launched in 2019, and fail to address negative externalities associated with large greenspaces in an arid, privacy-conscious context. Such paradoxical impact of larger greenspaces bordering major roads at the neighborhood edge, unexpectedly reduce property values by 2–4% due to petty crime, congestion, poor upkeep, and privacy concerns, contrasting with 10–18% premiums for properties abutting greenspaces with restricted access in affluent neighborhoods. Global studies typically report positive greenspace effects, so negative impacts in specific Riyadh sectors are surprising. This highlights the city’s unique arid, cultural, and urban dynamics in addressing this research gap. The research uses purposive quota sampling of Riyadh neighborhood greenspaces and a mixed-methods approach of quantitative hedonic pricing analysis combined with qualitative semi-structured interviews with real estate agents. Findings underscore the need for tailored urban planning (e.g., mitigating petty crime, overcrowding, poor maintenance). This suggests the importance of integrating green infrastructure into urban planning, not only for its ecological and social benefits but also for its tangible positive impact on property values. Poor greenspace upkeep and safety concerns can reduce price premiums of abutting properties.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/15/12/2088urban greenspace (UGS)hedonic pricing method (HPM)Riyadh 4housing pricesurban planning |
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| title | Unveiling the Value of Green Amenities: A Mixed-Methods Analysis of Urban Greenspace Impact on Residential Property Prices Across Riyadh Neighborhoods |
| title_full | Unveiling the Value of Green Amenities: A Mixed-Methods Analysis of Urban Greenspace Impact on Residential Property Prices Across Riyadh Neighborhoods |
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| title_short | Unveiling the Value of Green Amenities: A Mixed-Methods Analysis of Urban Greenspace Impact on Residential Property Prices Across Riyadh Neighborhoods |
| title_sort | unveiling the value of green amenities a mixed methods analysis of urban greenspace impact on residential property prices across riyadh neighborhoods |
| topic | urban greenspace (UGS) hedonic pricing method (HPM) Riyadh 4 housing prices urban planning |
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