Sustainable development and urban resilience are dominant urban planning paradigms that
have become buzzwords in urban planning and policy domains over the past 2–3 decades …

The modern compact city is identified as a high-density and mixed-use pattern. Its features
are believed to contribute to a form of functional urban design that supports sustainability …

Urban densification is seen as a possible solution in response to the intense urbanization
and sustainable development. Urban densification counteracts the negative effects of urban …

Low-density urban forms are often considered more livable than compact ones. Yet, studies
investigating the relationship between compact cities and livability do not take into …

The theory of urban fabrics is outlined showing how different types of cities are combinations
of walking, transit/public transport and automobile/motor car fabrics based on their transport …

Urban densification has for some decades been considered as the most relevant strategy for
ecological modernization within the field of urban spatial development. Compared to …

Urban form characterizes the spatial structure of fixed elements within a city, which affects
daily life and has significant influence on environmental sustainability. Measuring the …

This essay considers the rural-to-urban transition and correlates it with urban energy
demands. Three distinct themes are inspected and interrelated to develop awareness for an …

To evaluate the importance of walkable environments and neighborhood's vitality in
people's everyday life, this paper analyzes proximity travel in Barcelona. Data were taken …

This paper aims to contribute to understanding the role of the built environment in subjective
well-being (SWB). The paper presents a new conceptual framework that integrates and links …