Chongqing at Crossroads: How Urban Planning and Infrastructure can Support Sustainable Industries.

摘要

Chongqing, the "Furnace of China" makes a potent case against the consequences of the traditional model of industrial growth left unchecked. Environmental degradation and pollution threaten not only its residents' quality of life, but also its future as an economically competitive municipality. Chongqing still possesses abundant resources and low-cost labour, however. But to continue to remain viable, Chongqing needs to apply a sustainable, integrated development model that addresses local context in urban planning, infrastructure resource efficiency, and especially industrial symbiosis. The municipality's economic vitality demands greater industry collaboration and leadership. Chongqing is at a crossroads. This study underscores the need for action and provides forward-thinking recommendations that will ensure Chongqing continues to thrive and set the model in western China as a centre for sustainable industries.