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This chapter traces the origin and brief history of Beijing Metropolitan Area, one of the megacities of Asia and the national capital region of the People’s Republic of China. The urban primacy , urban land use/cover changes, and the driving forces that influence the rapid urbanization of Beijing Metropolitan Area are examined. Their implications for future sustainable urban development of this megacity are also discussed . Beijing Metropolitan Area is one of the global cities. It has a long history as well as unprecedented urbanization process. Over the past 25 years from 1989 to 2014, Beijing Metropolitan Area has urbanized rapidly due to various interrelated factors. The changes in land management system and city functions (that is, change from industrial center to political, cultural, and science and technological center) as well as population and economic growth contributed to urban development. However, key urban issues such as the gap between urban and rural areas, environmental pollution, etc., should be considered for future development. Both the local and national government as well as other stakeholders need to push for the sustainable urban development of Beijing Metropolitan Area.
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Akiyama, C.M. (2017). Beijing Metropolitan Area. In: Murayama, Y., Kamusoko, C., Yamashita, A., Estoque, R. (eds) Urban Development in Asia and Africa. The Urban Book Series. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-3241-7_4
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