Protection and Renewal of Nanjing's Old City in the Rapid Modernization Process

Author: Zhou Lan
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: Based on a review of the historical changes of Nanjing's old city and an analysis of its current state, this book fully draws on advanced experiences from domestic and international fields of urban historical preservation and old city renewal to propose strategic choices for the ancient city of Nanjing in the context of rapid modernization. The rich historical and cultural heritage of the old city serves as a vital resource for enhancing Nanjing's comprehensive urban competitiveness. The planning first establishes a "protection-first" development strategy, prioritizing the conservation, utilization, and presentation of historical and cultural resources. It aims to establish a comprehensive protection system for the old city's historical and cultural resources, including the formulation of protection lists and measures. Secondly, it fully explores the potential for land use in the old city to ensure "moderate development" while strictly preserving its functions and capacity. Thirdly, it rationally adjusts the land use structure, striving to improve environmental quality, enhance the vitality of the old city, highlight its spatial environmental characteristics, and ultimately achieve the overall development goals of making the old city a "cultural capital," a "vibrant city," and a "livable place." This book offers valuable explorations and practices in the fields of urban historical preservation and old city renewal, proposing that the planning of old city protection and renewal should shift from passive to active protection, from single to comprehensive planning, from "expert-oriented" planning to "social-oriented" planning, and from physical space planning to strategic development planning. The content of the book is vivid and highly readable, making it suitable for urban planners, architects, and professional workers engaged in urban history and culture research.