Shan Shui Foshan
佛
山水
山
MIT / Foshan Workshop
Progress Report
Foshan, China
22 March 2004
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Study Procedure
麻省理工课题组规划流程
TRIP TO
FOSHAN
UNDERSTANDING
EXISTING CONTEXT
SUSTAINABILITY ANALYSIS AND
SCENARIOS
90
80
SITE
VISIT
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
1 st Qtr
2nd Qtr
3 rd Qtr
4th Qtr
RESEARCH
ON EXISTING
CONDITIONS
BEST
PRACTICES
RESEARCH
REVISE
SCENARIOS
PRESENT
INITIAL
IMPRESSIONS
& IDEAS
GATHER
FEEDBACK
2004
PRESENT FINAL
REPORT
REVISE
SCENARIOS
JANUARY
PRESENT
FINAL
REPORT IN
FOSHAN
VISIT TO
FOSHAN
DRAFT
RECOMMENDATIONS
SUSTAINABILITY
ANALYSIS
FEBRUARY
MARCH
PRESENT
IDEAS,
FEEDBACK,
SITE VISIT,
RESEARCH
REFINE
CASE
STUDIES
APRIL
M\AY
JUNE
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课题目标
Project Objectives
• Enhance and complement plans
from Sasaki and Foshan Officials
• Focus on sustainability – a
balance of economy, environment
and equity
Economy
RMB ¥
Developme
nt Priorities
Environment
Equity
• Develop a handbook of planning
options
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挑战
Challenges to be Addressed
• Focusing on economic development as an imperative
• Connecting North (old part of the city) and South (new part of
the city)
• Addressing land use concerns and land scarcity
• Defining Foshan’s identity within the PRD
• Promoting “livability” and quality of life
• Incorporating environmental concerns
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What we have learned / interpreted from the several resources:
In our conversations with you (the planning directorate)
Consultation with other experts in Foshan
Consultation with China experts – Wei Ming Lu, Wallace Chang, etc.
Our review of Foshan’s 5-year plan (the 10th 5-year plan) and Beijing’s directives
-Economic development as an imperative
-Connecting North (old part of the city) and South (new part of
the city).
-Land Use Concerns
Balance spatial distribution of development
Curbing urban sprawl
Maximizing available space
-Foshan’s identity
Differentiation from Guangzhou
Reconciling history with the push for modernization
-Promoting livability
For residents, visitors and investors
Impact and importance of transportation
-�Environmental Concern
Resource concerns
Impact of the environment on the quality of life
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Areas of Inquiry
研究范围
Public Space
& Cultural
Infrastructure
Water
Urban Design
& Housing
Transport
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