Conclusion
The present stage of China’s urban development presents tremendous opportunities but only if a series of challenges are recognised and tackled. Urban policy has a well-defined and comprehensive perspective but this must also take account of the varied levels of development within the country, and also the specific historical and environmental evolution of each city.
In order to offer a well-rounded narrative of urban transformation, attention must be given to the spatial form of the city, its economic structure and the impact it has on its people’s lives – its liveability. How people experience the city must now be the priority in considering the infrastructure and economy of place. For the city to be liveable citizens must experience ...
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