Springer The Development of Eco Cities in China

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. From the Back Cover 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. About the Author Liu Juke: male, professor, editor-in-chief of Green Book of Eco-cities, vice-president of Gansu Institute for Urban Development, vice-president Lanzhou City University, president of Gansu Society for Urban Studies and member of National Guiding Committee for Self-study Higher Education Examination, an expert receiving special allowance form the State Council. Sun Weiping: male, Ph. D., research fellow, doctoral supervisor, editor-in-chief of Green Book of Eco-cities, director of CASS Research Center for Social Development, deputy director of CASS Institute of philosophy, vice-president of the Society of Chinese Dialectical Materialism and of the Society of  Chinese Modern Culture. Hu Wenzhen: male, Ph. D., research fellow, editor-in-chief of Green Book of Eco-cities, vice director of CASS Research Center for Social Development and of the Research Center for Cultural Policy of CASS.