Screen LibraryShanghai urbanism at the medium scale /
This book focuses on observing and understanding the urban planning and relevant development patterns applied to the creation of urban districts against the backdrop of the current rapid urbanization and transformation of Shanghai on its way to becoming a world city. Based on a review of the four st...
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Springer,
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| Publisher Address: | Berlin : |
| Publication Dates: | [2014] |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Springer Geography,
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| Summary: |
This book focuses on observing and understanding the urban planning and relevant development patterns applied to the creation of urban districts against the backdrop of the current rapid urbanization and transformation of Shanghai on its way to becoming a world city. Based on a review of the four stages of city evolution, a series of case studies on typical urban districts through the city's building history to date points out key issues in connection with current developments. Three rapidly developing districts in Shanghai are studied with regard to alternative urban planning and design sol |
| Carrier Form: | xiii, 192 pages : illustrations (some color), plans (some color) ; 27 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: |
9783662524916 9783642542039 3642542034 |
| Index Number: | HT169 |
| CLC: | TU984.251 |
| Call Number: | TU984.251/S528-1 |
| Contents: | Introduction -- Understanding Shanghai Urbanism -- Exploring Alternative Solutions for Urban Regeneration and New City Making -- Reflecting on Future Chinese Urbanity -- Conclusion. |