Urbanization and Locality
Strengthening Identity and Sustainability by Site-Specific Planning and Design
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Beschreibung
Based on a discussion of conflicts in the urbanization process, this book provides theoretical and practical solutions for the preservation and development of urban localities. On the basis of informative case studies, it reveals the similarities and unique aspects of urbanization in Germany and China. The process of urban growth and the future trend of locality and urbanization are also examined. The book gathers contributions from architects, landscape designers, environmental engineers, urban planners and geographers, who analyze urban issues from their individual perspectives and provide methods for preserving and developing urban localities. As such, it expresses responses to urban development trends against the backdrop of sustainability in the 21st century.
Based on a discussion of conflicts in the urbanization process, this book provides theoretical and practical solutions for the preservation and development of urban localities. On the basis of informative case studies, it reveals the similarities and unique aspects of urbanization in Germany and China. The process of urban growth and the future trend of locality and urbanization are also examined. The book gathers contributions from architects, landscape designers, environmental engineers, urban planners and geographers, who analyze urban issues from their individual perspectives and provide methods for preserving and developing urban localities. As such, it expresses responses to urban development trends against the backdrop of sustainability in the 21st century.
Collects a wealth of case studies and findings from both China and Germany, providing valuable experiences of urban development for other cities around the world Discusses urban issues by departing from the limitations of traditional urban planning and the functional perspective of design Integrates the views of experts from a broad range of fields, including architects, landscape designers, urban planners, geographers and environmental engineers Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
Autor*in
Fang Wang
Themen in »Urbanization and Locality«
Locality Preservation and Development Site-specific Planning and Design Sustainability Urban Landscape Urbanization urban geography and urbanism