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Understanding the Benefits of Urban Density

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A denser and more compact city increases efficiencies in urban infrastructure and services through shorter distribution networks. Higher density cities encourage reduced transit through shorter trip lengths, since most amenities and public transport are more closely located. Can we reverse the impact of urban sprawl?

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Lehmann, S. (2019). Understanding the Benefits of Urban Density. In: Urban Regeneration. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-04711-5_3

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