New Public Space in Urban China

New Public Space in Urban China

China’s post-reform modernisation and hyper-urbanisation have brought new public spaces to Chinese cities. This article examines the development of a public sphere and five types of new public spaces: newly-open landscapes, squares, commercial spaces, “green” spaces, and transitional spaces. Specifi...

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Veröffentlicht in:China perspectives 2008-10 (4), p.72-83
1. Verfasser: Gaubatz, Piper
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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19th century
20th century
Capitalism
Cities
Industrial development
Modernity
Public life
Public spaces
Society
Technological change
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Zusammenfassung:China’s post-reform modernisation and hyper-urbanisation have brought new public spaces to Chinese cities. This article examines the development of a public sphere and five types of new public spaces: newly-open landscapes, squares, commercial spaces, “green” spaces, and transitional spaces. Specific examples are drawn from Beijing, Shanghai, and Xining.
ISSN:2070-3449
1996-4617
DOI:10.4000/chinaperspectives.4743