Place oriented human settlement value assessment in the world heritage Trang An landscape complex

The Trang An Landscape Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Vietnam, holds an estimated human settlement value of 95.04 billion USD, significantly influenced by its heritage status and proximity to cultural and natural landmarks. This study reveals that properties near these landmarks command higher values, underscoring the economic benefits of heritage preservation for local economies. Using advanced spatial analysis techniques such as Geographically Weighted Regression and Monte Carlo simulation, alongside a place-oriented hedonic price model, researchers analyzed data from 307 households to assess how structural attributes, location, human perceptions, and mobility factors shape settlement values. Key findings highlight the importance of community cohesion, education quality, and environmental health in residents' appreciation of cultural and natural assets, advocating for inclusive heritage management policies that foster resilience and long-term value preservation.

Duyen, T. N. L., Han, T. T., Anh, H. H., Van Hieu, N., Chi, N. C., Tien, N. D., & Trinh, N. T. T. (2026). Place oriented human settlement value assessment in the world heritage Trang An landscape complex. Discover Sustainability, 7(1). https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-026-02714-y