Mitigation Strategy of Land Use Mix for Jobs-Housing Mismatch

Zhuangtian Liu, Shaohua Wu (), Canying Zeng and Yunxiao Dang
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Zhuangtian Liu: School of Public Administration, Zhejiang University of Finance and Economics, Hangzhou 310018, China
Shaohua Wu: China Institute of Regulation and Public Policy Research, Zhejiang University of Finance and Economics, Hangzhou 310018, China
Canying Zeng: School of Public Administration, Zhejiang University of Finance and Economics, Hangzhou 310018, China
Yunxiao Dang: School of Public Administration, Zhejiang University of Finance and Economics, Hangzhou 310018, China

Land, 2025, vol. 14, issue 1, 1-18

Abstract: The jobs-housing mismatch phenomenon in urban China stems from the combined effects of housing commodification and the improvement of transportation infrastructure. These factors have contributed to the emergence of lengthy commutes and a range of urban challenges. This study examines the issue of jobs-housing mismatch in large cities, focusing on Hangzhou. It utilizes mobile signaling big data, geographically weighted regression, and spatial analysis to investigate the link between land mixed-use and this mismatch. The results reveal that Hangzhou faces a significant residential-employment mismatch, particularly in a ring-like pattern. Central urban areas are relatively balanced, while residential areas band around the center, and employment areas are scattered both centrally and on the outskirts. Land mixed-use impacts this mismatch spatially. In new developments, increased land use mix exacerbates the mismatch, while in ecological green spaces, it has a suppressive effect. Based on these findings, Hangzhou’s main urban area is divided into nine zones, each with tailored suggestions for balancing residential and employment spaces. This study demonstrates that mobile signaling data can precisely capture micro-level characteristics of residential and employment patterns. A multi-dimensional approach to land mixed-use offers a more comprehensive understanding than a single perspective. The zoning strategy helps establish spatial differences and balance residential-employment relations, providing valuable insights for urban renewal and land function optimization.

Keywords: jobs-housing mismatch; land use mix; mobile phone signaling data; Hangzhou (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q15 Q2 Q24 Q28 Q5 R14 R52 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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