Green Infrastructure in Chinese Cities

The book focuses on greening cities and the built environments in China since 2014, with a particular emphasis on green infrastructure. It brings together key areas of research such as forest city development, sponge city program, green roofing, nature-based solutions, urban farming, and eco-city development. The aim is to highlight best practices for sustainable urbanism and provide a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 514 pages
Publication date: 21 March 2023
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

Since 2014, and the launch of the New-Type Urbanization Plan (NUP), China has witnessed a significant shift in its sustainability agenda. One of the key indicators of this transformation is the greening of cities and the built environments. This edited book will provide a comprehensive coverage of these areas, focusing specifically on green infrastructure.

From the perspective of green infrastructure, the book will explore key topics such as "forest city development," "sponge city program," "green roofing," "nature-based solutions," "urban farming," "eco-city development," and more. This is the first time that such important research areas have come together under the lens of green infrastructure. The findings of this book will have significant benefits for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers in China and around the world.

The comprehensive set of findings from this book will also be valuable to other countries, as we aim to highlight some of the best practices of the current age. The main aim of the book is to bring together an excellent group of scholars and practitioners from the field, with a focus on the topic of "Green Infrastructure in Chinese Cities." By doing so, we aim to cover some of the key "best practices for sustainable urbanism."

The book is divided into four parts, each addressing a different aspect of green infrastructure. Part 1 explores policy interventions, regulations, and programs that support green infrastructure development. Part 2 examines planning innovation and its impact on urban planning and design. Part 3 showcases design solutions that incorporate green infrastructure elements. Part 4 focuses on technical integration and its role in ensuring the effective implementation of green infrastructure projects.

Within these parts, the book will cover a wide range of best practices related to green infrastructures of various types and their impacts on cities and communities in China. These practices will be drawn from a diverse range of sources, including government policies, academic research, and practical experiences.

We expect this book to be a valuable resource for researchers in the areas of sustainability, urbanism, urban planning, urban geography, urban design, geographical sciences, environmental sciences, landscape architecture, and urban ecology. The book will provide a comprehensive understanding of the current state of green infrastructure in Chinese cities and offer insights into the potential for future growth and development.

In conclusion, the launch of the NUP in 2014 has marked a turning point in China's sustainability agenda. The greening of cities and the built environments is a critical component of this transformation, and this edited book will play a significant role in advancing the knowledge and practice of green infrastructure in China and beyond.

Weight: 813g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811691768
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022