Urban Planning and Development in China and Other East Asian Countries

Description

This book examines urban development and its role in planning in China and other Asian cities. Starting with a substantial narrative on the history, development philosophy, and urban form of ancient Asian cities, it then identifies the characteristics of urban society and different phases of development history. It then discusses urbanization patterns in China with a focus on spatial layout of the city clusters in the Yangtze River Delta since the 20th Century. Lastly, it explores institutional design and the legal system of urban planning in China and other Asian cities. As a textbook for the “Model Course in English” for international students listed by the Ministry of Education in China, it helps international researchers and students to understand urban development and planning in Asian cities. Front Matter ....Pages i-xiv East Asian Civilization and Ancient Chinese Philosophy (Guanzeng Zhang, Lan Wang)....Pages 1-26 Classical Chinese Cities (Guanzeng Zhang, Lan Wang)....Pages 27-65 Chinese Villages and Classical Gardens (Guanzeng Zhang, Lan Wang)....Pages 67-87 Urban Construction and Development in EA Countries (Guanzeng Zhang, Lan Wang)....Pages 89-115 20th Century Urbanization in China (Guanzeng Zhang, Lan Wang)....Pages 117-133 Urban Planning and Its Influence on Asian Cities (Guanzeng Zhang, Lan Wang)....Pages 135-172 Urban Planning in China (Guanzeng Zhang, Lan Wang)....Pages 173-207 Back Matter ....Pages 209-210