Growing Compact

'This book uses different prisms to shed new light on the multi-faceted topic of urban density. It contributes to understanding how we can make cities more compact, integrated and connected. It also helps to contextualize the land use efficiency indicator of the sustainable development goals.' - Rafael Tuts - Coordinator, Urban Planning and Design, UN-Habitat, Nairobi, Kenya

'This book tackles one of the most important challenges that shape future cities: Contextualising urban densities in the face of climate change. The book provides wide discussion; looking at possible urban densities that would guide future configuration of our cities.' -Professor Hisham Elkadi - Dean, Built Environment, Salford University, UK

'This book puts the "ability" in sustainability, and the "intensity" in density towards new forms of resplendent urbanity.' -Associate Professor Mitchell Joachim - Terreform ONE and New York University, USA

'Each of the chapters in this volume provide "lenses" to view the challenges of compact and dense cities. How does one build to high density and raise standards of public health and safety and well-being? This book is replete with insights and provocations that set forth a new horizon for urban design research and practice and thus provides a hopeful vision for a resilient future.' - Professor Donald Watson , EarthRise Design, USA