Cover -- Half Title -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- List of figures -- List of tables -- Preface -- Introduction -- 1 Smart growth: from theoretical approaches to practical concepts -- An introduction to a necessity: what did urban sprawl do to the cities? -- Compact city -- Public transit-oriented development -- The definition of smart growth -- Smart growth or smart planning for urban growth -- Smart growth: an effective step towards urban sustainability -- Goals and objectives of smart growth -- In search of the principles of smart growth -- The impact of smart growth on urban life -- A brief look at the benefits of smart growth -- Conclusion -- Notes -- References -- 2 Smart growth vs. urban sprawl -- Introduction -- What is urban sprawl? -- Causes of urban sprawl -- Aspects of urban sprawl -- The consequences of urban sprawl -- Urban sprawl vs. smart growth -- Conclusion -- Note -- References -- 3 A review of global experiences in evaluating urban development plans and policies based on smart growth -- Introduction -- North America -- China -- India -- Iran -- Discussion and conclusion -- Notes -- References -- 4 A review of the critiques of smart growth -- Introduction -- Important criticisms of smart growth -- Discussion and conclusion -- References -- 5 A comprehensive checklist of generalizable and achievable goals, strategies and policies for smart growth (with an emphasis on pedestrian-oriented transportation) -- Introduction -- Reducing reliance on personal transportation and providing a variety of transportation options -- Optimal land use in line with targeted development in existing urban areas -- Improvement and modification of level of service standards in areas with public transport -- Proper connection of the local street network to higher transportation levels.

Proper connection of different types of transportation networks -- Creating an area for centres of activity around transportation systems -- Making pleasant and attractive walkways -- Satisfying parking needs -- Granting incentives to reduce traffic during busy hours -- Coordinating different transportation services to take advantage of the full benefits of neighbourhoods and developments supporting public transport -- Creating walkable communities -- Establishing basic services near residential areas, workplaces and public transport routes -- Designing pedestrian-oriented commercial areas -- Providing safety for pedestrians and non-motorized vehicles -- Setting appropriate design standards for improving the quality of sidewalks -- Calming traffic in residential neighbourhoods -- Protecting and beautifying existing and new sidewalks -- The presence of attractive edges on the street -- The presence of voluntary and social activities on the streets -- Increasing the readability of urban routes -- Understanding the economic opportunities that encourage activity on footpaths -- Creating an equilibrium between development and environmental protection -- Proper utilization of various uses -- Preventing urban sprawl: moving towards planning and designing a compact city -- Note -- References -- Conclusion -- Index.