Smart Urban Growth for China

by Chengri Ding

This book presents various perspectives on shaping a sustainable urban future for China based on conference discussions of the following questions: What lessons can China learn from other countries through their experiences in combating urban sprawl? What are the "dumb" growth patterns that are economically inefficient, environmentally unfriendly, or socially undesirable in Chinese cities? Finally, to what extent is China's fragmented planning...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1558441832
• ISBN13: 9781558441835
• Release Date: February 2009
• Publisher: Lincoln Institute of Land Policy
• Length: 287 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.0" x 10.0"