Compact city
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The compact city or city of short distances is an urban planning and urban design concept, which promotes relatively high residential density with mixed land uses. It is based on an efficient public transport system and has an urban layout which – according to its advocates – encourages walking and cycling, low energy consumption and reduced pollution. A large resident population provides opportunities for social interaction as well as a feeling of safety in numbers and "eyes on the street".
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See also
- Circles of Sustainability
- Community Preservation Act
- New Urbanism
- Planned community
- Principles of Intelligent Urbanism
- Slow architecture
- Traditional Neighborhood Development
- Transit-oriented development
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