Urban Development and Land Use in China

Author: Liu Weixin
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Publishing Date: 2003-12-01
Features: This book summarizes the basic experiences of urban development in China, proposes ideas for urban development in the new century, and offers personal perspectives on hot topics such as urban management and sustainable urban development. Over the 50 years since the founding of New China, especially after the reform and opening-up, Chinese cities have experienced rapid development, with the number of cities increasing nearly tenfold compared to the early post-liberation period. China has transformed from an agrarian economy-dominated nation to one with a complete industrial system and national economic system. Currently, 70% of China's GDP, 80% of national tax revenue, 58% of the added value of the tertiary industry, and over 90% of higher education and scientific research resources are concentrated in urban areas, demonstrating the pivotal role of cities in the national economy.
Entering the new century, Chinese cities have entered a period of rapid development. China is a country with a large population but limited land, particularly scarce arable land. In this context, how cities should develop, how to accelerate urbanization, and how to improve the efficiency of land resource utilization while protecting scarce land resources and pursuing sustainable development are all major theoretical and practical issues that need research. China's Urban Development and Land Use addresses these issues through a series of in-depth studies, summarizing the author's recent research on urban development and land utilization in China.
The book not only summarizes the basic experiences of urban development in China and proposes ideas for rapid urban development in the new century but also conducts systematic and in-depth research on topics such as "urban management," "urban sustainable development," "urban image shaping and planning management," "coordination between urban and regional economies," "development characteristics of small towns and land use," "land use and urban development in western regions," and "urban real estate development and policy support," offering a series of new viewpoints and policy recommendations.
The book's major feature is its integrated approach to studying urban development and land use, emphasizing the importance of fully utilizing and rationally allocating land resources as the premise for urban development. It combines theory, perspectives, and factual case studies, making it a work that integrates theory and practice. At the end of the book are two investigative reports that once received directives from central leaders, as well as interviews with the author conducted by media in recent years.
This book is not only valuable for theoretical researchers and university students but also serves as a reference for practitioners.