Urban Development Model of American Cities (From Urbanization to Metropolitanization)

Author: Wang Xu
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Publish Date: 2006-02-01
Features: The urban development of the United States has experienced two interconnected but distinct phases: traditional urbanization characterized by single-core city concentration development, and metropolitanization characterized by interactive development between the central city and surrounding areas. This book cites a large amount of recent statistical data and materials, systematically organizes and analyzes changes in various aspects of American cities during these two phases, including regional distribution, spatial structure, industrial structure, population structure, municipal management, urban culture, and real estate development. It aims to gain a deep understanding of metropolitanization as a new global phenomenon in the 20th century, correct traditional urbanization theories, and propose forward-looking urban and regional planning as well as related policies.