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City archetypes FIGURE 1
Population density
Scale of transport
network
Congestion levels
Car-centricity
Population density
Scale of transport
network
Congestion levels
Car-centricity
Population density
Scale of transport
network
Congestion levels
Car-centricityPopulation density
Scale of transport
network
Congestion levels
Car-centricityPopulation density
Scale of transport
network
Congestion levels
Car-centricityDense inner-city metropolises
Dense cities that typically suffer traffic jams due to limited
space availability
Low
For example:
London, New York, Bangkok, Mexico City, Seoul
Population density
Scale of transport
network
Congestion levels
Car-centricityHistoric city centres
Typically, older cities with a narrow streetscape not originally
designed for motor vehicles
Low
For example:
Rome, Prague, Valencia, Istanbul, JerusalemEmerging cities
Cities with rapidly growing population but limited
infrastructure development
Low
For example:
Bengaluru, Lagos, Lima, Jakarta, Bogotá
Eco-efficient cities
Cities with sustainable and efficient transport infrastructure
Low
For example:
Strasbourg, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Cologne, Antwerp Regional hub cities
Typically, cities that are a significant population centre, which
acts as a hub for surrounding rural areas
Low
For example:
Winnipeg, Rosario, Adelaide, Daegu, MedanSuburban sprawling metropolitan areas
Cities with extensive road network and many suburban
neighbourhoods
Low
For example:
Sydney, Miami, Calgary, Gaborone, Riyadh
HighHigh
High HighHigh
High
Notes: These archetypes are used to generalize city models. The challenges and impact experienced by cities will also depend on factors such as their
geographies, local climates or politics, which might limit the adoption of recommendations.
Source: Accenture City Archetype Framework
Transforming Urban Logistics: Sustainable and Efficient Last-Mile Delivery in Cities
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