Approach to the genesis of the contribution of the density in the notion of "compact city"

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 d...

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Published inEURE Vol. 37; no. 112; pp. 23 - 41
Main Authors Navarro Vera, Jose Ramon, Ortuno Padilla, Armando
Format Journal Article
LanguageSpanish
Published 01.09.2011
Subjects
Cities
City Planning
Urban Areas
Urbanism
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Summary: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. Adapted from the source document.
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ISSN:0250-7161