Abstract
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 162-176 |
| Journal | Journal of Science and Technology Policy Management |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2014 |
| MoE publication type | A1 Journal article-refereed |
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Keywords
- sustainability
- smart cities
- eco-cities
- urbanization
- China
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The specificities and practical applications of Chinese eco-cities. / Bao, Sen (Corresponding Author); Toivonen, Marja.
In: Journal of Science and Technology Policy Management, Vol. 5, No. 2, 2014, p. 162-176.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
TY - JOUR
T1 - The specificities and practical applications of Chinese eco-cities
AU - Bao, Sen
AU - Toivonen, Marja
N1 - Project code: SerFinChi
PY - 2014
Y1 - 2014
N2 - This paper aims to analyze conceptual specificities and practical applications of the Chinese eco-cities. The eco-cities, promoted by the government, reflect the combined pressure of urbanization and environmental protection in China. In addition to literature and documentary material, the study is based on the experience of a Western architectural company which has participated in eco-city projects in China. This experience has been mapped via interviews in the company and among its partners and governmental stakeholders. Our study examines in detail the contents and practical applications of the Chinese eco-city concept. It illustrates and categorizes eco-city projects and analyzes the specificities of the urbanization in China as a driver for the development of eco-cities. Similarities and differences with the corresponding concepts, like smart cities, are discussed. The eco-city concept is an important expression of sustainability concerns in China. New insights about its practical applications help to understand the specificities of environmental issues in developing economies, and comparison with the corresponding Western discussions helps to foster international collaboration in the sustainability context.
AB - This paper aims to analyze conceptual specificities and practical applications of the Chinese eco-cities. The eco-cities, promoted by the government, reflect the combined pressure of urbanization and environmental protection in China. In addition to literature and documentary material, the study is based on the experience of a Western architectural company which has participated in eco-city projects in China. This experience has been mapped via interviews in the company and among its partners and governmental stakeholders. Our study examines in detail the contents and practical applications of the Chinese eco-city concept. It illustrates and categorizes eco-city projects and analyzes the specificities of the urbanization in China as a driver for the development of eco-cities. Similarities and differences with the corresponding concepts, like smart cities, are discussed. The eco-city concept is an important expression of sustainability concerns in China. New insights about its practical applications help to understand the specificities of environmental issues in developing economies, and comparison with the corresponding Western discussions helps to foster international collaboration in the sustainability context.
KW - sustainability
KW - smart cities
KW - eco-cities
KW - urbanization
KW - China
U2 - 10.1108/JSTPM-05-2014-0020
DO - 10.1108/JSTPM-05-2014-0020
M3 - Article
VL - 5
SP - 162
EP - 176
JO - Journal of Science and Technology Policy Management
JF - Journal of Science and Technology Policy Management
SN - 2053-4620
IS - 2
ER -