Current compact city practices in OECD countries

This chapter looks at current compact city policy practices in OECD countries. First, it describes major policy instruments in OECD countries based on the results of the OECD survey and a literature review. Next, it takes a closer look at policy practices in the five case study metropolitan areas: Melbourne (Australia), Vancouver (Canada), Paris (France), Toyama (Japan) and Portland (United States). Finally, it presents a comparative assessment from three perspectives: first, how policy goals and strategies respond to different local circumstances then, whether appropriate policy instruments are utilised to address multiple policy objectives, including environmental and economic sustainability and finally, how current policy practices incorporate complementary strategies to minimise the potential adverse effects of compact cities.