Title: Urban Growth - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
Headings: Urban Growth
Urban Growth
Geo-Social Differences in the Perception of Quality
5.1 Introduction
Advanced Building Design
4.6.5.3 Urban Containment and Densification—the Development of a Green Compact City
Handbook of Regional and Urban Economics
21.5.2.3 Urban growth boundaries
Cities and Geography
9 Migration
Cities and Geography
8 Conclusion
Handbook of Economic Growth
5.3.2 Housing Durability
Cities and Geography
Abstract
Handbook of Regional and Urban Economics
Abstract
Urban Planning: Growth Management
5.1 Overall Form
Urban Planning: Methods and Technologies
1.1 The Early Profession

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Advanced Building Design
Md. Faruque Hossain, in Sustainable Design and Build, 2019
4.6.5.3 Urban Containment and Densification—the Development of a Green Compact City
For controlling urban growth and achieving sustainable development that concentrates on effective land use and the conservation of rural functions such as ecosystem services, urban containment is an approach that is handled by definite boundary zone between urban and rural land use. For the accomplishment of such an approach, strong planning legislature (government) along with an open discussion with different stakeholder groups (governance) are the vital factors. Although the Green Belt Policy of the UK and the Green Heart in the Netherlands are policies that have shown success in quantitative terms, there exist negative consequences as can be seen in the Greater Manchester Area. A particular amount of the development, that could take place in the Green Belt of Manchester, is just being opposed, bypassing the belt itself, and this could be leading to larger influential effect on the countryside, as well as the commuters could face longer travel distances. The issue imposed here could become more serious as the commuters gradually prepare to accept longer traveling distances, which is observed by the growth in tele-working as stated previously. Another popular strategy to avoid urban sprawl is smart urban densification which is designed into a pattern of multifunctional neighborhoods. The EC Thematic Strategy on the Urban Environment (CEC 2006) recommends enhanced coordination between urban transport and proper planning for land use for denser settlements. The Hague Region has considered these recommendations where the goal is to have 80% of all urban development taking place within the existing urban fabric. However, one of the limiting factors for urban densification can be the quality of life.