This article surveys the results of research carried out in the Nordic countries on the
influence of various aspects of urban form and settlement patterns on travel behavior and …

Australian cities have undergone profound reforms over recent decades, as politicians,
decisionmakers and planners have sought to ensure our built environments remain liveable …

Understanding the role of the built environment in subjective well-being (SWB) can provide
important input to urban planning debates on synergies and conflicts between …

Problem, research strategy, and findings: Planners commonly recommend compact
development in part as a way of getting people to drive less, with the idea that less driving …

Most of previous research that investigates the connections between the travel and
satisfaction with travel has focused on the effect of the travel characteristics (eg travel mode …

Problem: Localities and states are turning to land planning and urban design for help in
reducing automobile use and related social and environmental costs. The effects of such …

To better understand the role of sustainable urban development in greenhouse gas (GHG)
mitigation, this study examines the paths by which urban form influences an individual …

Car ownership and car use depend on numerous factors, among which are parking
availability at destination and at home. While the former has attracted considerable research …

The results of a recent survey conducted in eight residential areas in the Greater Oslo
Region support the hypothesis that there is a connection between land use characteristics …

Urban parks and gardens may be failing to meet the diverse “nature needs” of a growing
global urban population. Informal urban greenspace (IGS) such as vacant lots, street or …