Urban density and the behaviour of residents and industries in higher density urban situations can have a number of effects on economic productivity and transport sustainability. Two of the economic basics fundamental to the economic effects are agglomeration theory and labour productivity; and density and transport mode usage. Recent changes in urban form in Wellington City, especially the inner city are described. These changes are residential population density, the population employment rate, the industry employment profile and economic productivity. Transport effects described are industry transport usage and the residents’ transport mode usage. The assessment is that these changes appear to be moving towards more sustainable land transport. Existing changes to urban form underway, and potential in future are described. It is concluded that future changes could successfully implement present strategies, and result in more sustainable land transport. (a) For the covering entry of this conference, please see ITRD abstract no. E212706.
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