The Development of Eco Cities in China

Editors: Juke Liu, Weiping Sun, Wenzhen Hu



Brings together the latest contributions from a group of top scholars working on the issue of eco-city development in China

Argues that constructing eco-cities is the only sustainable path for China’s urbanization

Presents the Chinese wisdom and practice of “making cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable”

This book presents an in-depth study on and summary of the current practice and theories for the construction of eco-cities in China in the context of the country’s rapid urbanization. It argues that by 2020, 60% of China’s population will live in cities. And the evolution from “green cities” to “eco- cities”, and subsequently to “smart cities” is crucial to China’s sustainable development. The book presents a feasible and objective quantitative evaluation system for the sustainable and healthy development of eco-cities. It summarizes the Chinese experience in building eco- cities as the coordinated development of economy, society, resources and environment, with the goal being “to make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable”. This is essential to achieving a number of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. In addition, the book defines the current stage of development Chinese cities have reached in terms of ecological construction, and offers guidance on selecting suitable urban ecological construction modes and improvement approaches. It provides a valuable reference source and guidebook for research on and the practice of eco-city construction. Accordingly, it will help other countries around the world, especially the developing countries, to benefit from China’s successful experience.

Table of contents

Front Matter
Pages i-xv

Exploring the Theory and Practice of Ecological City Construction in China
Front Matter
Pages 1-1

The Principle of “Following the Way the Human Body Works” in the Construction of an Eco City
Pages 3-24

Construction of Eco Cities in China in an Information Age
Pages 25-42

Economic Development and Environmental Protection of the Eco City
Pages 43-60

The Spatial Layout and Planning and Construction of the Eco City in China
Pages 61-81

The Evaluation Report of the Health Conditions of the Eco Cities in China
Pages 83-188

Development Pattern of Chinese-Style Eco City Construction
Front Matter
Pages 189-189

Evaluation Report on the Construction of Environmentally Friendly Cities
Pages 191-207

The Development Mode of the Resource-Saving City
Pages 209-227

Evaluation Report on the Construction of the Circular Economy Oriented City
Pages 229-257

Development Model of Landscape and Leisure Oriented Cities
Pages 259-275

Distribution Pattern and Practical Exploration of the Green Consumption City in China
Pages 277-285

The Development Mode of the Comprehensive Innovative City
Pages 287-302

Back Matter
Pages 303-329