Introduction

The growth of global urbanization places great strains on energy, transportation, housing and public spaces needs. As such, transport and land use are inextricably linked. Urban Form and Accessibility: Social, Economic, and Environment Impacts consolidates key insights from multidisciplinary perspectives on the relationship between urban form and transportation planning. Synthesizing the latest cutting-edge research, the book translates academic evidence into practice.

Content Overview

Starting with an overview of the key concepts relevant to each discipline, the book covers critical elements such as governance, travel behavior, and technological disruption, showing how to move towards a more sustainable society for all city inhabitants.

Highlights

Draws on evidence-based success stories from countries around the globe

Gathers global leading thinkers to provide the state-of-the-art on the topic

Examines social, economic, and environmental impacts within each chapter

Each chapter's content will have the same structure for easier discoverability