Integration of green open spaces in regenerative housing development: Developer and government policy

The integration of Green Open Spaces (GOS) within regenerative housing development is increasingly recognized as essential for achieving sustainable, livable, and climate-resilient urban environments. However, in many developing regions, economic constraints, fragmented regulations, and limited policy coordination continue to hinder effective implementation. This study aims to address this research gap by systematically reviewing global and regional approaches to GOS integration, emphasizing the interaction among governments, developers, and communities. A Systematic Literature Review (SLR) guided by the PRISMA 2020 framework was conducted, analyzing 22 peer-reviewed studies published between 2019 and 2024 from databases including Scopus, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar. The analysis focused on four variables: environmental and social benefits of GOS, existing barriers, policy and developer strategies, and best practices from international case studies. Findings reveal that GOS significantly enhance ecological resilience, public health, and social cohesion, yet remain undervalued in market-oriented housing systems. Effective governance, financial incentives, and participatory design emerged as critical success factors. This study contributes a conceptual framework linking ecological restoration, socioeconomic equity, and policy mechanisms under a regenerative paradigm. The results provide actionable insights for policymakers and developers to integrate GOS as a core component of regenerative housing, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and advancing cities toward net-zero and restorative futures.