China City Planning Review (No.3, 2016)

♦Planning Order with Nature: The Transnational Experiments of Park System in Chinese Cities During Early 20th Century

Author：Zhang Tianjie, Li Shiqiao

Abstract：Park system planning has been regarded as a systematic, efficient and rational approach that uses nature to organize and guide the social and spatial development of cities. As an important tool for city planning development, it became an international phenomenon fostering international communications, in the meantime promoted individual expressions of nature, and became one of the crucial planning strategies to reshape China’s modern cityscape. This paper investigates the diffusion and development of park system planning in Chinese cities during early 20th century. It elucidates the theoretical origins and practical experiments, identifies the selective and diversified transfer of Western models, and further reveals the insights of transnational urbanism and national identity. The research intends to provide some reference for the planning of park and green space system in contemporary Chinese cities under the background of globalization.

Keywords：park system; city planning history of modern China; transnational transfer; selective borrowing

♦Evaluation Index System of Urban Identity

Author：Zhang He, Wang Rui, Jiang Wei, Gao Chang

Abstract：In recent years, with the rapid development of urban construction, the maintenance and creation of urban identity has met unprecedented opportunities as well as problems. In light of lacking related evaluation systems of urban identity planning , this paper makes an in-depth study on the composition system of urban identity, based on which it develops an urban identity evaluation system and then proposes technical methods for index screening and evaluation. Finally, it verifies the application of an urban identity evaluation index system by using quantitative simulation in the two Chinese cities of Tianjin and Nanjing.

Keywords：urban identity; composition system; evaluation system; structural model; quantization of the index

♦Analysis Framework for the Low Carbon Eco-City Regulatory Plan Administration System: The Case Study on the Planning of Eco-City of Taihu New City, Wuxi, China

Author：Stanley C T Yip

Abstract：Chinese cities need the appropriate administration system and governance model to support the implementation of low carbon eco-city projects, and to effectively scale up this urban development model across the nation. Currently, local planning authorities are piloting the implementation of these low carbon eco-city projects through the statutory Regulatory Plans system (the local district zoning plans system). However, the focus has been put primarily on the use of the relevant technologies and the control through design approval. There is a lack on research and study on the establishment of an effective planning administration and governance environment for the subsequent promulgation of this development model. This situation is affecting the speed in the scaling up of the implementation of low carbon ecological projects in Chinese cities. This paper argues that while technology applications and design issues are important factors, attention shall be put to setting up innovative planning administration and governance models for the statutory Regulatory Plan to facilitate the implementation of the low carbon eco-city projects. This paper puts forth an analysis framework on the administration and governance system which includes 4 governance components: ① Administration platform and local capacity; ② Planning conditions and approval process; ③ External public policy context; ④ Developers involvement and participation. A case study was undertaken based on Taihu New City eco-city project located at Wuxi, China. Based on research and analysis of the project implementation process, the study examines the challenges faced by the local planning officials and development companies during the implementation stage of the low carbon eco-city project. Finally this paper puts forth initial recommendations that could lead to further research in this important area.

Keywords：low carbon ecological city district; eco-cities; regulatory plans; low carbon city governance

♦Shenzhen International Low Carbon City in Development: Practice of Low Carbon Planning Technology Strategy Based on Dynamic Demands

Author：Yu Han

Abstract：Targeted at the dynamic demands in the rapid urban construction, the planning technology strategy of the Shenzhen International Low Carbon City studies the flexible index model based on carbon emission evaluation, and adopts rolling development and micro-circulation construction mode to achieve quick returns with small investment. Meanwhile, it also evaluates the application of low carbon technology and gives feedback in time, so as to constantly optimize and complete the low carbon city planning. In detail, it involves industrial planning, ecological restoration, transport planning, energy resource planning, architectural design, etc., for which appropriate approaches are selected according to the principle of rolling development of unit cells and based on different requirements of different stages. The quick-response and flexible technology system can help the low carbon city to choose an appropriate technology strategy in line with its own characteristics in the start-up stage and rapid development, thus realizing the sustainable leap-forward development and providing reference for other similar regions.

Keywords：dynamic demand; rolling development and micro-circulation construction mode; quick-response and flexible technology system

♦Structural Progressive Mode of Urban Renewal and Public Participation in Shenzhen International Low Carbon City

Author: Li Fen, Ye Qing, Lin Yingzhi

Abstract: By means of a structural progressive mode of urban renewal, which operates through small and medium-scale projects on the basis of public participation, the Shenzhen International Low Carbon City has provided propagable and replicable experience for urban planning and construction in urban marginal areas. This article firstly introduces the improvement measures for willingness and capabilities of public participation in the process of structural progressive renewal in the Shenzhen International Low Carbon City, and expounds the construction methods of participation approach, feedback mechanism, and interest balance, followed by an introduction of the rolling development strategy, micro municipal construction strategy and spatial-industrial-ecological integrated development strategy and practice experience, hoping to serve as a reference for the planning and construction of other cities in China.

Keywords: low carbon city; green development; structural progressive renewal; public participation; Shenzhen International Low Carbon City

♦Exploration and Practice of Green Building Management in Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City

Author: Sun Xiaofeng, Song Kun

Abstract: This paper summarizes the current development status of green building management in China, and analyzes the problems existing in its present management pattern. It firstly introduces the background, procedures and achievements gained during the green building practice in the Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City, expounds the principles and methods of the establishment of the green building management system in this Tianjin Eco-City, and then focuses on practical experience and specific measures in separate parts of green building management system in the Tianjin Eco-City, which is constituted by laws, regulations and policies, technical standards, management process, product access, etc. Through exploration and practice, it took 8 years for the Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City to preliminarily establish a set of management systems which were suited to its own characteristics. By introduction of the management system, this paper aims to provide reference for other cities to carry out green building practice

and improve the quality of green buildings in China.

Keywords: Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City; green building; management system

♦A Study on the Innovations of Rural Planning and Management of Chengdu, Sichuan, China

Author: Zeng Fan, Qiu Jian

Abstract: China has adopted a dual urban-rural administration system for many years which gives far more attention to cities than to rural areas. Designated as a National Comprehensive Reform Experiment Area for Coordinated Urban-Rural Development, Chengdu is one of several areas in China where the practice of rural planning was firstly carried out. After the earthquakes in Wenchuan in 2008 and Lushan in 2013, the post-disaster reconstruction further enriched the local capabilities of rural planning and management. The practice of Chengdu demonstrates that the success of rural planning and management depends on two aspects, a well-organized and well-developed legal systems and institutions and bottom-up self-administration of local residents which incorporates the social relationships of local communities based on clan and blood kinships. This paper introduces the positive experience of Chengdu in rural planning and management that could be beneficial for other areas in the country.

Keywords: bottom-up self-administration; Chengdu practice; post-disaster reconstruction; rural planning; rural planning management