China's Experience in Eco Cities and Green Transport

Huapu Lu (Herausgeber)

Buch | Softcover

400 Seiten

2026
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division (Verlag)
978-0-443-44013-7 (ISBN)

Infos

China's Experience in Eco Cities and Green Transport uses case studies of 28 cities from China on its urban transportation construction. Using detailed field surveys and data retrieval, authoritative data is used to analyse the Chinese experience of ecological cities and green transportation development. Each chapter provides an overview of the city's unique characteristics, including its land use and urban layout, motorization and transportation infrastructure, public transit system, specialized transportation modes, development of slow traffic systems, ecological initiatives, urban culture and civility, as well as key highlights and lessons learned from the city's experience. The book helps readers to develop a deeper understanding of the huge changes that have occurred and are currently happening in China in the field of ecological cities and green transportation, and to think and explore the future development path of Chinese cities and transportation systems: paving the way for high-quality urban development in China. Importantly, the book discusses the implications of the Chinese experience for other countries

Autor

Professor Lu, based at Institute of Transportation Engineering, Tsinghua University, China, is a consultant to many traffic authorities in Asia: including China and Singapore. He is director of the Tsinghua University branch of the National Road Traffic Management Technology Research Centre . His research areas include transportation planning and management, Intelligent Transportation Systems, sustainable transportation systems, and traffic safety. He is the author of more than 200 peer-reviewed journal articles.

Inhalt

1. Beijing: The capital where tradition meets modernity.
2. Shanghai: A global metropolis with international clout.
3. Guangzhou: An ever-evolving, open and inclusive city with a thousand-year commercial history.
4. Shenzhen: A city brimming with development opportunities.
5. Tianjin: A northern port city rich in Jingu Haihe culture and green ecological initiatives.
6. Chongqing: A picturesque mountain city leading the way in innovation.
7. Shenyang: A northeastern industrial hub transforming into a green, eco-friendly city.
8. Xi'an: An ancient city with a majestic past, continuing its glorious legacy.
9. Chengdu: A dynamic park city combining prosperity with green development.
10. Zhengzhou: A captivating city nestled between Mount Song and the Yellow River.
11. Hangzhou: A livable, innovative city by the scenic West Lake.
12. Suzhou: A city where classical gardens and modernity converge.
13. Jinan: The beautiful spring city of the Yellow River basin.
14. Fuzhou: A historic coastal city with picturesque mountains and waters.
15. Dalian: A northeast coastal gem prioritizing ecology and transit.
16. Guiyang: A city where mountains meet big data innovation.
17. Baoji: An eco-city nourished by the Qinling Mountains and the Weishui River.
18. Liuzhou: A picturesque city along the scenic Liujiang River.
19. Xiamen: An attractive ecological garden city.
20. Changzhou: An elegant, eco-friendly livable city.
21. Daqing: A green petrochemical city amidst a hundred lakes.
22. Xiong'an: A rising national-level new area setting a benchmark for green transportation.
23. Nanchang: A historical city blending revolutionary heritage with green development.
24. Wuhan: A historical crossroads city connecting nine provinces.
25. Changsha: A vibrant city of lush mountains, waters, and islands.
26. Lanzhou: A city of misty rain on the upper Yellow River.
27. Jining: The cultural heartland of Confucius and Mencius, and a canal city.
28. Panjin: A charming town on the stunning Red Beach.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 1.7.2026
• Verlagsort: Philadelphia
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 152 x 229 mm
• Gewicht: 450 g
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Fahrzeuge / Flugzeuge / Schiffe
• ISBN-10: 0-443-44013-1 / 0443440131
• ISBN-13: 978-0-443-44013-7 / 9780443440137
• Zustand: Neuware