Township Development Plan

Author: Yuan Zhongjin
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Publish Date: 2001-05-01
Features: This book, based on the Chinese context and drawing on international experiences in the development and planning of small towns, proposes a theoretical framework for small-town development planning. It comprehensively and systematically explains and argues a series of major theoretical and practical issues, including the location of small towns, the hinterland of small towns, the form and characteristics of small towns, social development in small towns, economic development in small towns, and the modernization of small towns. The book combines theory with case studies and is richly illustrated, reflecting the progress and achievements in small-town development planning. It serves as a reference for engineering technicians involved in small-town planning and management, as well as a teaching resource for university students in fields such as resource, environment, and urban-rural planning management, geography, and urban planning. By reviewing the development process of small-town centers and looking ahead to future trends in urbanization, the book summarizes the lessons learned from small-town center construction and proposes the idea that urban design should be conducted for small-town centers to guide construction practices. It also conducts an in-depth study of the principles and methods of urban design for small-town centers.