Urban Planning and Historical and Cultural Preservation: A New Century Series of Urban and Rural Planning and Architectural Design in China · Urban Planning and Construction Design

Author: Li Qirong
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: This book is a monograph by the author on urban planning and the protection of historical and cultural heritage in recent years. It aims to awaken people's strong awareness of protecting historical and cultural heritage during the process of urban modernization, summarize the experiences and lessons learned from heritage protection at home and abroad, and seek a win-win situation between protection and development. The book explores the relationship between urban development and historical and cultural heritage, as well as the connection between urban legal systems and the protection of historical and cultural heritage from a theoretical perspective. It combines case studies to focus on discussing methods for protecting the material entities of famous historical cities, including cultural relics, historical areas, and the overall spatial environment of ancient cities. Additionally, it elaborates on the approaches to protecting historical and cultural heritage and the construction of historical and cultural cities from two levels: the renewal and transformation of old cities and the adjustment of industrial structures. The book analyzes the development of historical and cultural cities and the challenges they face in terms of population, economy, technology, and ecological environment. This book reflects the latest achievements in urban research in China and embodies the level of urban research in the country. It is characterized by theoretical depth, practicality, dynamism, and foresight, making it a valuable resource for urban planning and design personnel, cadres, university teachers and students, as well as scholars in urban studies, economics, geography, tourism, and historical and cultural studies.