| Abstract [eng] |
The study examines the impact of spatial planning processes on the sustainable development of real estate projects and urbanized areas in Lithuania. The relevance of the research is determined by increasing urbanization, the growing intensity of real estate development and the need to balance economic, social and environmental interests with spatial planning decisions. The study analyzes cases from the cities of Vilnius, Kaunas and Klaipėda, assessing planning solutions in spatial planning documents, urbanization trends and the implementation outcomes of specific real estate projects. The data used in the research includes legal acts regulating spatial planning, national and municipal level strategic documents, statistical indicators from official sources, geographic information systems data and publicly available information on the analyzed real estate projects. A mixed research methodology was applied, encompassing scientific literature and document analysis, comparative statistical analysis, case study analysis and multicriteria evaluation using PROMETHEE method. The methodology enabled a comprehensive assessment of the impact of spatial planning solutions on sustainability indicators, including urban quality, energy efficiency, social environment and infrastructure coherence. Based on the research findings, recommendations for improving spatial planning processes were formulated. The research results indicate that the quality and consistency of spatial planning decisions have a significant influence on the sustainability of real estate projects. It was found that municipalities applying an integrated planning approach, clear strategic guidelines and more effective stakeholder coordination achieve higher sustainability outcomes. However, the results also reveal that economically more advanced municipalities are better positioned to ensure more sustainable planning practices. Additionally, key challenges were identified, including lengthy planning procedures, fragmented application of planning documents and insufficient public participation. The study provides recommendations for improving spatial planning processes to promote more sustainable real estate development and enhance urban quality of life. Although Lithuania’s spatial planning system is being modernized and is legally well structured, in practice it remains fragmented and overly procedural, which limits its ability to deliver sustainable urban outcomes. Urbanization analysis reveals targeted development trends that strengthen suburban areas and city centers, while conversion projects demonstrate that integrated and high-quality planning solutions can generate tangible social, environmental and economic value. Therefore, sustainable real estate and urban development require a transition toward spatial planning model based on multicriteria evaluation, enabling evidence-based management of development decisions and ensuring long-term urban quality. |
