Underground space and urban modernization development

Author: Tong Linxu
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: This book is one of the "Modern Urban Planning Series," providing a comprehensive discussion on the utilization of underground space from the perspective of urban planning and the requirements of urban modernization. The book is divided into 10 chapters, including an introduction, theory and practice, the vertical redevelopment of urban central areas, urban squares, green spaces, and the underground space utilization in historical and cultural protected areas; the second part discusses the four major systems that should be planned in underground space: transportation systems, municipal utility facilities systems, air defense and disaster prevention systems, and energy and material storage systems. Finally, it offers an analysis and outlook on the future prospects of urban underground space utilization.