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Book SynopsisNow an established global force, China has experienced a sustained period of staggering economic growth since policy reform in the 1970s. Chinese urbanisation is the most significant example of economic, environmental and social change both within China and globally. In recent years, central government has made a concerted effort to encourage city governments to realign their priorities and achieve a balance between economic efficiency, social justice and environmental protection.
Chinese Urban Transformation: A Tale of Six Cities is a fascinating exploration of the dramatic development Chinese cities have undergone. Tracing this transformation through a comprehensive analysis of social and economic change in six cities, it unravels the complex relationship between policy, outlook and role that urban development plays in China’s view of itself, including the tensions resulting from rapid social and economic change.
Grounded in current Chinese planning and both classical and recent discussions on the city and urban spaces, this book is essential for architects, planners, urban designers and engineers with an interest in working in, learning about, or trying to break into Chinese urban planning and social policy.
Table of Contents1. The Process & Orientation of China’s Urbanization
2. Chinese Cities: Functions and Industrial Layout
3. Land Property Rights System and Land Administration
4. Community Governance in China
5. Understanding the Environmental Agenda
6. Shanghai: Striving for an Excellent Global City
7. Nanchang: Toward a Low-carbon City
8. Qingdao: Toward a Blue Economic Zone
9. Hangzhou: A Paradise on Earth
10. Chengdu: Toward a World Ecological Garden City
11. Hefei: Toward an Innovative City
12. The Assessment Report of Urban Transformation and Upgrading Capabilities in China
