China City Planning Review (No.3, 2011)

♦Evolution of Spatial Pattern of China's Urbanization and Its Impacts on Regional Development 

Author: TAO Anjun, FAN Jie

Abstract: Along with the remarkable economic growth, China has been experiencing a rapid urbanization in the past 60 years. However, the development of urbanization was not coordinated with regional development and the distributions of population and economy were discrete. With the method of centroid analysis, this paper demonstrates the spatial pattern of China's urbanization and its evolution thereof from 1952 to 2005. Two indices are set up to represent the coupling states of three centroids, by which the impacts of urbanization on regional development are analyzed. In the end, from the angle of spatial pattern, this paper summarizes the characteristics of China's urbanization, its evolution and its interaction with economic development, and then gives several suggestions on the population policy for the balanced regional development in the country. 

Keywords: urbanization pattern; centroid analysis; industrialization; population flow; regional development 

♦Planning and Construction of Low Carbon Cities: The Relevance of Cost-Benefit Analysis

Author: Stanley C. T. YIP

Abstract: Cities are the major source of carbon dioxide emissions in China, and are the critical locations where emissions should be effectively managed. Adopting a low carbon urban development model is the pathway towards reducing the emissions. A low carbon city development model means achieving efficient and effective urban growth through low energy consumption and low emissions. While many local authorities in China have started to express the intention to construct low carbon cities, it is important to emphasize the need to apply a Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) to low carbon urban policies and development projects. Since all policies and projects will have their costs and benefits to the society, the effects of the policies and projects on reducing emissions should be measured and assessed objectively. Through the setting up of an analysis framework to assess the costs and benefits, one can provide a scientific basis for decision making, and enhance the overall efficiency in the use of resources for the society as a whole.

Keywords: climate change; low carbon cities; Cost-Benefits Analysis; carbon dioxide emissions

♦Practice on Urban Regeneration Planning for Traditional Industrial City of Wuhan

Author: LIU Qizhi, HE Mei, WANG Yun, ZHU Zhibing

Abstract: Amid the transitional period of rapid urbanization, Wuhan, as a traditional industrial base for decades, is exploring a regeneration way for its industrial areas, which should be in line with its current development and local characteristics. Taking the urban industrial parks as example, this article summarizes the regeneration modes of the traditional industrial base of Wuhan, and proposes suggestions to the regeneration of old urban industrial areas, as well as the conservation of urban industrial heritages, from the perspective of integral urban development strategy.

Keywords: Wuhan; old industrial park; urban regeneration; mode

♦Study on Renewal Planning of Declining Historic Quarters: Inspired from the Discussion on Conservation of the Old City in South Nanjing

Author: LIU Qinghao, LI Jianbo

Abstract: Through collecting, reflecting and summarizing various opinions on the conservation of the old city in South Nanjing, this paper examines the problems that the declining historic quarters are facing amid the urban renewal process. Moreover, in combination with the existing planning practices in the old city in South Nanjing, this paper carries out a discussion on the renewal of the declining historic quarters from the perspective of values, exploration and assessment of historic resources, choice of renewal methods, and support of implementation system.

Keywords: Old City in South Nanjing; declining historic quarter; contemporary renewal

♦Study on Planning Standards for Urban Renewal Areas in Shenzhen

Author: HE Chuanjiao, LI Jiang

Abstract: The paper starts from the origin and evolution of city planning standards of Shenzhen before analyzing the new demands for the standards by the development of city renewal amid city transition, and establishes a primary framework for the planning standards and requirements. In addition, on the basis of comparing with the formulation of planning standards of Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Changsha, the paper carries out a discussion on the formulation ideas and main contents of the planning standards for the urban renewal areas in Shenzhen. Moreover, the paper also analyzes the standards for renewal objects, scope, mode, functions guidance, development control, and public facilities, all of which are quite heated issues and key elements in the process of formulation and approval of renewal planning, in order to improve the institutional structure of the City Planning Standards and Requirements of Shenzhen and meet the government's demand in realizing a refined management.

Keywords: planning standards; city renewal; Shenzhen

♦Community Public Space Planning Guided by Sustainable Development: A Case Study on Wei'an Nanli Residential Area of Tianjin City

Author: BU Xueyang, YUN Yingxia

Abstract: The public space of community is not only significant to ensure the quality of residents' daily life but also the important means to realize urban sustainability. It is necessary to bridge the gap between the physical and social development of city in order to build a harmonious and livable city. The sustainable development indicators are very useful tools. The design of the indicators involves the site investigation, and selection and modification of indicators. It can provide guidance to related plans by making scientific decision on the core target of the public space development of community.

Keywords: community public space; sustainable development indicator; residential area; regeneration planning

♦Preservation and Regeneration of Beijing's Courtyard Houses Based on Typology Methods

Author: REN Jinfeng, LÜ Bin

Abstract: Courtyard house is one of the symbols of Beijing's traditional culture. However, illegal self-constructions, over population and the phenomenon of multiple families crowding in one courtyard house have seriously damaged the traditional courtyard houses and urban texture of Beijing. This article insists that due attention should be paid to the traditional cultures of the original residents and their actual requirements in the preservation and regeneration of the courtyard houses. It proposes a new prototype of multi-family courtyard house which might be a feasible mode for the preservation and regeneration of Beijing's traditional courtyard houses. In addition, based on the typology methods, the article analyzes the evolution of multi-family courtyard houses through investigating the layout of courtyards, and brings forward an idea for its preservation and regeneration. Finally, taking some specific areas of Hutongs and courtyard houses as examples, it also presents a simulation model to validate the feasibility of this mode.

Keywords: multi-family courtyard house; preservation and regeneration; typology method

♦A Comparative Study of Urban Planning System Between Wuhan and Macao

Author: LIU Qizhi, ZHU Zhibing

Abstract: This paper makes a comparative study of urban planning system between Wuhan and Macao, including the legislation system, administration system, and operation system of planning. Meanwhile, it also explores how to improve the current planning systems.

Keywords: urban planning; system; Wuhan; Macao