Evaluating the potential for urban consolidation centres

Abstract

This paper focuses upon the potential for Urban Consolidation Centres (UCCs) to alleviate local
\nenvironmental and traffic problems within urban areas. An international literature review was undertaken,
\ninterviews were held with a range of relevant parties, and an evaluation framework was developed. In
\nprevious work a narrow focus has typically been adopted and no examples of thorough scheme evaluation
\nwere found. A particular concern discussed in the paper is the identification and subsequent allocation of
\nthe costs and benefits of implementing and operating a UCC. Lessons learned from existing and
\nattempted UCCs are then presented, and a number of themes and location types that point to successful
\nimplementation are identified. The likelihood of a UCC being successful depends considerably upon the
\nlegal and planning frameworks in the locality or country involved.