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Abstract
The compact city could be an approach in urban planning development towards more sustainable cities, in the environmental, social and economic dimensions. Relationship between urban form and sustainability is now one of the most important debated issues according to the international environmental agenda. This thesis attempts to clarify the latest thinking conducted to high density benefits and costs of urban living. It presents different research approaches in this topic from a wide range of disciplines, and gives an insight into both the theoretical debate and the practical challenges surrounding the compact city. There is a widespread consensus that progress towards sustainable development is essential. from this debate, strong arguments are emerging to support the compact city as one of the most sustainable urban forms. However, many polices, management and recommended characteristics are needed in compactness to achieve sustainability otherwise the urban form will be affected negatively