Densely built cities with people living and working in close proximity are economically efficient but lead to higher levels of inequality, according to new research from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).
Study area, and number of cities and sub-cities by country. Reproduced
Superblocks currently transforming Barcelona might work in Australian cities, too
High Density Cities Are Economically Beneficial But Lead To Greater Inequality
As Climate Changes, Southern States Will Suffer More Than Others - The New York Times
PDF) Conclusion
Inequality can double the energy required to secure universal decent living
Longer commutes affect the cost of living in large cities more than zoning restrictions
U.S. Cities With the Biggest Income Inequality Gaps
Infographic: Higher-Density Cities for a Greener China
