Rediscovering compact cities for sustainability
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Newman, Peter
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2014Type
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Newman, P. 2014. Rediscovering compact cities for sustainability, in Mazmanian, D.A. and Blanco, H. (ed), Elgar Companion to Sustainable Cities, pp. 15-31. UK & USA: Edward Elgar Publishing Limited.
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Elgar Companion to Sustainable Cities
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Sustainable Policy Institute (CUSP)
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Density is a key factor in the growth of cities, the happiness of cities, and the wealth of nations. And cities and regions where density is more concentrated near their urban cores – appear to gain the biggest economic advantage.
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