Introduction and overview of the origins of density effects on the concept of a compact city

Authors

  • José Ramón Navarro Vera Departamento de Geografía Humana. Área de Urbanística y Ordenación del Territorio. Universidad de Alicante
  • Armando Ortuño Padilla Departamento de Geografía Humana. Área de Urbanística y Ordenación del Territorio. Universidad de Alicante

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4067/S0250-71612011000300002

Keywords:

sustainable development, mobility, spatial planning, metropolitan areas

Abstract

As an introduction to the article, the conceptual origins of a compact city will be outlined considering the different variables involved. How these variables have been incorporated into such a widespread concept in the field of contemporary urbanism will be explained. Secondly, a research project developed in the outlying urban areas of Alicante which links residential density with variables of mobility will be presented. Finally, new research lines will be proposed to shed light on the current problems posed by the forms of growth and development of cities.

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Published

2012-07-30

How to Cite

Navarro Vera, J. R., & Ortuño Padilla, A. (2012). Introduction and overview of the origins of density effects on the concept of a compact city. Revista EURE - Revista De Estudios Urbano Regionales, 37(112). https://doi.org/10.4067/S0250-71612011000300002

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