This report examines the concept of the compact
city and the implication of the current urban context for compact city
policies. It explores their potential outcomes, particularly in terms of how it
can contribute to Green Growth and looks at developing indicators to monitor
compact city and track policy performance. It reviews compact city policies currently
being implemented across the OECD in relation to the pursuit of Green Growth
objectives and provides ideas to achieve better outcomes. And it assesses the
key governance challenges faced by decision-makers as they seek to implement
practical compact city strategies.
This report is thus intended as “food for
thought” for national, sub-national and municipal governments as they seek to
address their economic and environmental challenges through the development and
implementation of spatial strategies in pursuit of Green Growth objectives. It
also illustrates best practices (which present key elements of successful
compact city policies) based on empirical evidence that can be shared across
OECD member countries.
