Residential Land Planning And Development Market Report 2026

Residential Land Planning And Development Market Overview

• Residential Land Planning And Development market size has reached to $176.4 billion in 2025

• Expected to grow to $265.69 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%

• Growth Driver: Rising Urbanization Fueling Growth In The Residential Land Planning And Development Market Growth

• Market Trend: NewStar Asset Management and Red Cedar Development Collaborate on Preservation Point Townhome Project

• Asia-Pacific was the largest region and fastest growing region.

What Is Covered Under Residential Land Planning And Development Market?

Residential land development is the process of designing, organizing, and preparing for the future use of land for residential purposes. It is used to create organized, functional neighborhoods that meet the needs of residents while considering factors like zoning, infrastructure, and environmental impact.

The main types of residential land planning and development are Houses And Housing Estate Developments, apartments, and other residential developments. Houses and housing estate developments include a single detached dwelling, a semi-detached dwelling, a multiple dwelling, an apartment dwelling, a garden suite, a special care or special-needs dwelling, an accessory dwelling, and the residential element of a mixed-use structure. The different service providers include large chain companies, independent contractors, and construction types including new construction and renovation.

What Is The Residential Land Planning And Development Market Size and Share 2026?

The residential land planning and development market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $176.4 billion in 2025 to $190.65 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising residential urbanization, early expansion of large housing estates, increasing demand for utility-integrated land parcels, growth in planned residential subdivisions, rising adoption of standardized land development practices.

Global Residential Land Planning And Development Market Segmentation

1) By Type: Houses And Housing Estate Developments, Apartments And Other Residential Developments

2) By Service Provider: Large Chain Companies, Independent Contractors

3) By Construction: New Construction, Renovation

Subsegments:

1) By Houses And Housing Estate Developments: Single-Family Homes, Multi-Family Homes, Gated Communities

2) By Apartments And Other Residential Developments: Low-Rise Apartments, High-Rise Apartments, Condominiums, Mixed-Use Residential Developments

What Is The Driver Of The Residential Land Planning And Development Market?

The increasing urbanization is expected to propel the growth of the residential land planning and development market. Urbanization refers to the process of the increasing growth and expansion of cities, often accompanied by population migration from rural to urban areas. Residential land planning and development provides housing solutions necessary to accommodate the growing urban population, contributing to urbanization by creating living spaces within cities. For instance, in 2024, according to the United Nations Population Fund, a US-based human rights group, more than half of the world's population now lives in urban areas, with projections suggesting this will rise to around 5 billion by 2030, largely in Africa and Asia. Therefore, increasing urbanization is driving the residential land planning and development industry.

Key Players In The Global Residential Land Planning And Development Market

Major companies operating in the residential land planning and development market are China State Construction Engineering Corporation Ltd., Risesun Real Estate Development Co Ltd, Xiamen C&D, Eiffage SA, Greenland Holding Group, Shimizu Corporation, KB Home, Brookfield Asset Management, Jardine Matheson, Skanska Group, Bumo, Toll Brothers Inc., Lennar Corporation, D.R. Horton Inc., PulteGroup Inc., Meritage Homes Corporation, M/I Homes Inc., NVR Inc., Beazer Homes USA Inc., Hovnanian Enterprises Inc., The Ryland Group Inc., Standard Pacific Corp., William Lyon Homes Inc., AV Homes Inc., Century Communities Inc., LGI Homes Inc., Green Brick Partners Inc., TRI Pointe Group Inc., CalAtlantic Group Inc.

Global Residential Land Planning And Development Market Trends and Insights

Major companies operating in the residential land planning and development market are adopting a strategic partnerships approach to develop a 126-townhome community known as Preservation Point to enhance sustainable living and community integration. Strategic partnerships refer to a process in which companies leverage each other's strengths and resources to achieve mutual benefits and success. For instance, in December 2023, NewStar Asset Management, a UK-based company focused on providing innovative investment management solutions, partnered with Red Cedar Development LLC, a US-based company focused on innovative real estate development and project management. With this partnership, they aim to develop a 126-townhome community called Preservation Point, having already secured a purchase agreement with a national homebuilder for the finished lots. The property is strategically located about 1 mile from I-485, offering easy access to Uptown Charlotte and the Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Additionally, newly constructed homes in the area range from the $300,000s to over $1 million, with retail amenities like Harris Teeter and Walmart Supercenter less than a mile away.

What Are Latest Mergers And Acquisitions In The Residential Land Planning And Development Market?

In November 2024, Mahindra Lifespace Developers Limited (MLDL), an India-based real estate and infrastructure development company, partnered with GKW Developers for a 37-acre land parcel in Bhandup, Mumbai. The partnership between MLDL and GKW aims to unlock the development potential of approximately 3.6 million sq ft, creating a mixed-use residential and commercial project that leverages the expertise of both developers. GKW Developers is an India-based real estate company engaged in residential and commercial property development.

Regional Insights

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the residential land planning and development market 2025. North America was the second-largest region in the residential land planning and development market. The regions covered in this market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in this market report are China, India, Japan, Australia, Indonesia, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, New Zealand, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa

What Defines the Residential Land Planning And Development Market?

The residential land development market includes revenues earned by entities by constructing houses and utility lines. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

How is Market Value Defined and Measured?

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

What is the Market Assessment and Strategic Outlook for the Residential Land Planning And Development Industry?

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