The intention of the density study is to analyse global
cities that are renowned for inner city living. The
case studies are intended to inform qualitative and
quantitative techniques that will be applied to the
thinking behind recommendations for a sustainable
Southbank Structure Plan.
Global precedents have been sourced through AECOM
offices in the United States, Europe, Asia and Australia.
These case studies have been deliberately sourced to
include a range of different urban forms with examples
drawn from highly urbanised cities, such as Hong Kong
and New York, along with more recent urban edge
examples, such as Beddington Zero in England (also
included as a benchmark carbon neutral development