Knowledge Base series · 18 parts
Compact city, on the edge
Eighteen parts on what compactness means for an outer district of Budapest — from concepts through diagnosis to concrete proposals.
The series is based on the thesis of Barber Tamás, with author attribution. We present the academic material of the thesis edited into a knowledge-base tone, in standalone articles that can also be read individually — across three thematic blocks.
01 · Basics
What does compactness mean, and why does it matter?
The first block of the series clarifies the concepts — from the roots of the compact city to its four recurring characteristics.
02 · District diagnosis
Where does the 18th District stand today, based on the data?
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District diagnosis
The place of the 18th District in Budapest's urban structure
08
District diagnosis
The methodology of the compactness index
09
District diagnosis
The compactness results of the 18th District
10
District diagnosis
Transport structure
11
District diagnosis
Settlement structure and services
12
District diagnosis
Public-space quality
13
District diagnosis
Summary of the diagnosis — SWOT
03 · Development directions
Which way is worth moving?
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