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

Content: 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. For instance, although urban densification at the cost of decreasing area of parks and other public open spaces may perhaps seem to be a good approach at the regional level, it might have some serious negative effects at the local level. Hence the Regional Structure Plan of The Hague Region identifies numerous functions and better quality public space, in addition to a limited sprawl in a planned way which leads to integrated polycentric development as useful strategies to maintain quality of life in dense areas. The matter of urban density versus green space is an instance of the capable clash between climate change improvement and adaptation concerns. For the reduction of energy by decreasing demands in travel and heating requirements, if multiplying density indicates the loss of green space, one effect would be the loss of an important adaptation resource. For instance, if the number of heavy rainstorms is increased, it can cause repeated issues with flooding that will be risky in areas having insufficient open spaces allowing infiltration of water.