This analytical report explores the compact city and its benefits within the developed and developing world’s contexts. The guide illustrates how the compact city concept and planned urban extension can support sustainable urban patterns that benefit the functioning of developed as well as developing world cities.

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Organization: UNHABITAT

Topics: Environment, Urban, Green Jobs/Economy, COP22 List of UN Publications, Governance – Territorial and Local

Type of material: Analytical-Technical Document

Publication date: 2012

Language: English