Developing a low-carbon ecological city planning model from the viewpoint of eco-region: Case Study of Shenzhen

摘要

With the impact of global climate change, how should the concept of low-carbon ecological city be implemented in planning practice has become a critical issue challenging decision-makers and planners. This issue is particularly important for the fast-growing regions in China which has experienced rapid urbanization and an increase in carbon emission. In view of these problems, this study uses the Shenzhen city, an extremely fast-growing city in China, as an empirical case setting to address this issue. A systematic approach that integrates research methods including literature review, case studies, field survey, and stakeholder-based interviews was employed. Through our research investigation, a comprehensive low-carbon ecological city planning framework was developed. Several selected planning strategies that address the key elements of the framework were also suggested.