Data and research on green growth and sustainable development including consumption innovation green cities green energy green jobs and green transport this book 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 . Readers can access the full version of oecd green growth studies compact city policies a comparative assessment by choosing from the following options subscribers and readers at subscribing institutions can access the online edition via ilibrary our online library. This comprehensive review of compact city policies will provide 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 organisation for economic co operation and development oecd. 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 which contains case studies of melbourne vancouver paris toyama and portland offers a comprehensive understanding of the compact city concept its role in todays urban contexts and the potential outcomes of compact city policies it examines compact city policies across the oecd in relation to green growth objectives and