Many urban studies have been done to demonstrate that urban sprawl is not the right approach in hot climate cities. On the contrary, a compact design is recommended to enhance human thermal comfort. This research aims to clarify the relation between urban morphology and outdoor thermal comfort of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The aim is to develop an outstanding future strategic compact morphology that...

Compact city development has, over the last 20 years or so, emerged as the preferred response to the goal of sustainable development. As such, it is pertinent to examine planning practices to see whether the traditional economic bias in planning is now balanced by aims and practices in support of environmental and social sustainability. In this light the social, environmental, and economic goal...

Previous literature has suggested that the urban form (i.e., city size, density, and center distribution pattern) influences urban energy consumption. It has been argued that more dense development is likely to result in more energy-efficient and sustainable cities. However, very little is known about the precise magnitude of possible energy savings from more compact urban form. Moreover, pract...

Note: The views expressed in this discussion paper are those of the author and are not necessarily those of the members or staff of the Puget Sound Regional Council. 2 Informational Paper on "Compact Growth and Adverse Health Impacts" This paper was developed by University of Washington Doctoral Student Gail Sandlin under a contract with the Puget Sound Regional Council. The scope of the contra...

Note: The views expressed in this discussion paper are those of the author and are not necessarily those of the members or staff of the Puget Sound Regional Council. 2 Informational Paper on "Compact Growth and Adverse Health Impacts" This paper was developed by University of Washington Doctoral Student Gail Sandlin under a contract with the Puget Sound Regional Council. The scope of the contra...