Over the years, studies have demonstrated the effect landscape design on the economy. It has been shown so far that landscape design helps economic growth through increasing commercial activity, reducing health costs and increasing property values.

The natural world and its programming aid the economy.

A site's design and neighboring surroundings are taken into account when designing features and considerations aimed at enhancing an area's economic development. By attracting more people to a location and sparking local interest can contribute to the economic development of a town or place. As a result, the region would have more potential for nearby companies to flourish and become a destination that people would want to frequent on a regular basis. Constructing a community that only gets stronger with time and designing a space that tempts individuals to spend their time and money there. 

The following case studies further explain how landscapes can boost local economies with multiple methods. Slowing people down to experience a space gives more opportunity to use adjacent spaces, and creating safe and pleasant spaces for economic activity all contribute to local development.