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Reducing the conflict between economic development and protection of the ecological environment is key to a city’s sustainable development. A large number of new cities are being constructed every year in China—an inevitable outcome of the rapid economic growth and urbanization process. In addition to all the benefits that cities provide, numerous environmental problems have been emerging, the majority of which relate to pollution and the loss and fragmentation of natural habitats. Balancing economic growth with ecosystem demands in the development of new cities has become increasingly critical, requiring urgent solutions. Balanced urban development requires meeting both natural and urban demands, and therefore early stages of new city planning should be directed by low impact, sustainable development and ecological planning concepts.
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Hu, J. (2014). From Regional Planning to Site Design—The Application of the “Shan-shui City” Concept in Multi-scale Landscape Planning of New Cities in China. In: Ndubisi, F.O. (eds) The Ecological Design and Planning Reader. Island Press, Washington, DC. https://doi.org/10.5822/978-1-61091-491-8_42
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