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Smart Growth and Sustainable Development

Selected Papers from the 9th International Association for China Planning Conference, Chongqing, China, June 19 - 21, 2015

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Editors:
  1. Qisheng Pan

    1. Texas Southern University , Houston, USA

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  2. Weifeng Li

    1. University of Hong Kong , Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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  • Presents the latest research on smart growth for community development
  • Reveals challenges and solutions for planning and sustainable development in China
  • Describes China’s new-type urbanization plan and future development trend

Part of the book series: GeoJournal Library (GEJL, volume 122)

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Table of contents (15 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
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  2. Distinguishing Characteristics of Urban Form from Evolutionary Perspective—The Case of Chengdu in China

    • Xu Li, Ling Xu, Zeng Hanmei
    Pages 1-14

  3. The China Paradox of Migrant Labor Shortage Amidst Surplus Rural Laborers: An Alternative View

    • Chen Chen
    Pages 15-34

  4. From Polysemous Affect to City Integration: The Definition Thinking and Frontier Method to Radiation Realm of City Rail Transit Station

    • Dongzhu Chu, Shuxiang Wei
    Pages 35-53

  5. The Optimizing Strategies of Three-Dimensional Walking System in Mountainous Cities: Take Chongqing Yuzhong District for Example

    • Xiyue Li, Ling Huang
    Pages 55-72

  6. A Study on Urban Spatial Structure in the Context of the Jobs-Housing Balance: A Case of Suzhou, China

    • Zhenlong Zhang
    Pages 73-85

  7. Analysis on the Spatial Impact Factors of Poverty and Its Planning Suggestions: A Case Study of Guizhou Counties

    • Zhengxu Zhou, Wenning Zhao
    Pages 87-100

  8. Research for Increasing FCD Map Matching Accuracy Based on Feature Extraction of Continuous Traffic Flow and Interrupted Traffic Flow

    • Zhiping Zhang, Hangfei Lin
    Pages 101-113

  9. Visual Impact Analysis and Control Method of Building Height for Landscape Preservation of the Traditional Gardens: A Case Study on the Suizenji Jōjuen in Kumamoto City

    • Li Lin, Riken Homma, Kazuhisa Iki
    Pages 115-125

  10. Satisfaction Level of Elderly People’s Life in Urban Communities Based on the Status of Internet Usage—A Survey Covering Different Types of Communities in Xi’an

    • Liuchangyue Li, Xin Dong, Jing Zhu
    Pages 127-137

  11. Study on Characteristics and Policy Recommendations of Small Towns in View of Regional Development Strategy in the Coastal Area of Jiangsu Province, China

    • Shuping Cui, Wei Fu
    Pages 139-151

  12. Space Design of Slow Mode Transportation System of Mountainous City

    • Yong Huang, Jie Feng, Dan Wan
    Pages 153-170

  13. Combined Commuting Mode for Residents in Big Cities by Public Health—A Case Study of Xi’an

    • Zirui Lyu, Jing Zhu, Xin Dong
    Pages 171-192

  14. Problem Analysis of Urban-Rural Industrial Land Use in Metropolitan Areas Under the New Urbanization Policy—A Case Study of Shanghai

    • Fan Yang
    Pages 193-213

  15. Following Natural Features—Planning Method Research on the Spatial Arrangement of Blue-Green Webs Around Urban Core Areas

    • Zhong Xing, Xizi Tang, Qiao Yu, Xiaobo Xu
    Pages 215-233

  16. A Comparative Study of the Evolution of Greenbelts in London and Beijing

    • Mingfei Ma
    Pages 235-259
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About this book

This book explores how to tackle the challenges of urbanization through international lessons in sustainable development and smart growth strategies. As readers will discover, smart growth offers an approach to urbanization with the aim to: improve the efficiency of land use, protect the natural and cultural environment, promote economic prosperity and improve the quality of life. Authors address various challenges experienced in China, including deepening regional imbalances, an aging population, wholesale environmental degradation and traffic congestion. China’s official long-term urbanization plan sets many challenges for urban planners, these range from implementation of the plan and financing, to protection of vulnerable groups and social justice. This book brings readers up to date on the use of big data and modern technologies such as geographic information system technology (GIS). The work encompasses themes of environmental planning, community development, cultural heritage preservation, land use and transportation, urban studies, climate change, housing and community development, infrastructure planning, disaster planning and social equity. Authors present the very latest theories and practices of smart growth and offer many valuable insights to urban planners and scholars, as well as policy makers. 

Editors and Affiliations

  • Texas Southern University , Houston, USA

    Qisheng Pan

  • University of Hong Kong , Hong Kong, Hong Kong

    Weifeng Li

About the editors

Qisheng Pan is a Professor and Chair in the Department of Urban Planning and Environmental Policy at Texas Southern University.  Dr. Pan received a Ph.D. in Urban Planning from the University of Southern California (USC) in 2003 and a Master’s degree in Computer Science from USC in 2001. He also held a Master’s degree in Cartography and Remote Sensing and a BS in Geology from Peking University. Dr. Pan's research focuses on multiple aspects of urban planning, including transportation planning, economic impact analysis, and the applications of GIS in urban planning. He has received research grants from Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) to measure access to public transit services and to examine port-related traffic and emissions. He has also studied on the economic impacts of terrorist attacks on Central Business Districts and infrastructures in large metropolitan areas. Recently he received the Natural Resources Imagery Grant from ESRI to utilize SAR imagery technology in pipeline integrity management. Dr. Pan has consulted in multiple research projects from National Science Foundation’s Digital Government Program and Department of Homeland Security. Dr. Pan is serving as the Chair of the Board of Directors (BOD) for the International Association for China Planning (IACP), 2013-2015.

Weifeng Li is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Urban Planning and Design at the University of Hong Kong. Dr. Li received his Ph.D. in Urban and Regional Planning from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He also holds both a Master’s degree and a bachelor’s degree in Geography from Peking University, China. His research interests focus on environmental sustainability, urbanization and environmental changes, land use-transportation planning interactions and the environmental and energy impacts, as well as the use of GIS and spatial analysis in urban planning. Currently he is working on neighborhood design and energy efficiency fu
nded by Research Grants Committee in Hong Kong and built environment and air quality funded by NSF of China.  Dr. Li is a board member of the International Association for China Planning (IACP), 2013-2017.

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