Description: Chinese Urban Planning and Construction : From Historical Wisdom to Modern Miracles, Paperback by Bian, Lanchun (EDT); Tang, Yan (EDT); Shen, Zhenjiang (EDT), ISBN 3030655644, ISBN-13 9783030655648, Brand New, Free shipping in the US This volume introduces and discusses the achievements and mechanisms of urban planning and construction in China from multiple professional perspectives, covering practices and processes ranging from ancient times to the present day. Th has 14 chapters, each addressing a specific Chinese urban planning and construction topic with examples and applications in various cities and regions, and each providing an all-around analysis of Chinese urban development issues at different scales, including government administrations, planning progresses, urban investments, social impacts and construction models. Th provides a comprehensive overview of urban planning and construction in China, especially its successful experiences in the historical period and modern era, which will greatly benefit scholars and readers who are interested in China, as well as urban planners, architects and historians. Th is organized into 4 main parts. Part 1 focuses on "historical wisdom" to summarize ancient Chinese efforts to cope with nature and the environment. It interprets the unique wisdom of ancient Chinese cities related to regional design, water conservancy system, and urban districts. Part 2 presents the “transformation" of urban planning in China by learning from both the traditional value and western experiences based on several cases, such as the spatial development of Beijing and the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei capital region, the preservation of Qingdao city, the urban community development and regeneration in Chongqing city. Part 3 explores the "green and eco-city" by looking towards the future, illustrating Chinese practices and efforts to build more sustainable cities, such as green and low-carbon city construction in Wuhan, healthy city planning and eco-cities construction in China. Part 4 prospects the “modern miracles” brought forth by technological innovation and economic growth, and introduces the newest planning trends in China, such as the E-commerce Taobao villages in China and the innovation districts in Beijing. It also explains the driving force of the "growth machine" of Suzhou city.
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Book Title: Chinese Urban Planning and Construction : from Historical Wisdom to Modern Miracles
Number of Pages: Xii, 332 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Springer International Publishing A&G
Publication Year: 2022
Topic: Urban & Regional, Human Geography, Social History, Construction / Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Technology & Engineering, Social Science, Business & Economics, History
Item Weight: 18.6 Oz
Item Length: 9.3 in
Author: Yan Tang
Book Series: Strategies for Sustainability Ser.
Item Width: 6.1 in
Format: Trade Paperback
