Measurement of the Degree of Compactness of Large municipal Cities in Coastal Provinces in China: A Conceptual Analysis Roger C K CHAN Associate Professor XIE Yongqing Research student Centre of Urban Planning and Environmental Management The University of Hong KongMeasurement of the Degree of Compactness of Large municipal Cities in Coastal Provinces in China: A Conceptual Analysis Roger C.K.CHAN Associate Professor XIE Yongqing Research Student Centre of Urban Planning and Environmental Management The University of Hong Kong