Chinese Urban Planning and Construction: From Historical Wisdom to Modern Miracles

This book provides a comprehensive overview of urban planning and construction in China,covering practices and processes from ancient times to the present day. It highlights successful experiences in the historical period and modern era and explores green and eco-city construction, technological innovation, and economic growth. It is organized into four main parts and will benefit scholars, readers, urban planners, architects, and historians.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 332 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive volume delves into the achievements and mechanisms of urban planning and construction in China,spanning from ancient times to the present day. Comprising 14 chapters, each dedicated to a specific aspect of Chinese urban planning and construction, the book offers a holistic analysis of urban development issues at various scales, encompassing government administrations, planning progress, urban investments, social impacts, and construction models.

Part 1 of the book explores historical wisdom, highlighting ancient Chinese efforts to harmonize with nature and the environment. It interprets the distinctive wisdom of ancient Chinese cities in terms of regional design, water conservancy systems, and urban districts.

Part 2 examines the transformative journey of urban planning in China by drawing upon both traditional values and Western experiences. Through a series of case studies, such as the spatial development of Beijing, the preservation of Qingdao city, the urban community development and regeneration in Chongqing city, and the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei capital region, the book sheds light on the evolving practices and strategies employed in Chinese urban planning.

Part 3 takes a forward-looking approach, focusing on the concept of green and eco-cities. It showcases Chinese practices and initiatives aimed at building more sustainable cities, including green and low-carbon city construction in Wuhan, healthy city planning and eco-cities construction in.

By presenting a diverse range of professional perspectives and case studies, this volume provides a comprehensive overview of urban planning and construction in China, particularly its successful experiences in both historical and modern eras. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars, readers, urban planners, architects, and historians interested in understanding the complexities and challenges of urban development in China.

Weight: 528g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030655648
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021