| Author | Zhuang, Jingpi |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.HS-93-32 |
| Subject(s) | City planning--China
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| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirement for
t he degree of Master of Science, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. HS-93-32 |
| Abstract | Urban design is a special discipline or process of urban
planning orientated towards urban physical space creation through
three-dimensional design to enhance the living environment
functionally and aesthetically. Urban centre streets play a very
important role in city activities; therefore they are most
important in urban design.
This study reviews the origins of city centre street design
and its evolution through the history of city planni ng in China.
Special emphases is put on analysing the developments with regard
to city centre street design during the last ten years.
Based on a review of foreign literature, several case
studies in China, and the author's own experience in this field,
criteria for good city centre street design are developed. The
analysis is supported by the results of structured conversations
with planning experts as well as interviews with people in the
street. As a result, the study offers guidelines for improved
city centre street design. |
| Year | 1993 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. HS-93-32 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology (SET) |
| Department | Department of Civil and Infrastucture Engineering (DCIE) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Human Settlement (HS) |
| Chairperson(s) | Kammeier, Hans Detlef; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Archer, R.W.;Lefebvre, B.G.; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Canadian International Development
Agency (CIDA); |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1993 |