Prieto-Curiel, R., Luengas-Sierra, P. & Borja-Vega, C. Urban sprawl is associated with reduced access and increased costs of water and sanitation. Nat Cities

Objective:

• Quantify the impact of urban form on a diverse range of local and city-level outcomes related to water and sanitation

Case:

• 100 Cities in Asia, Africa, and Latin America

Methodology:

• Sparseness index
• Remoteness index

Data Source

• Building footprint
• Survey

Findings:

• Less remote areas have higher average income, are closer to critical infrastructure and have higher access to sewage and piped water

• Compact growth can bring benefits in accessing to piped water and sewage services

Coding Reference:

• Not Applicable