The 4th International Conference of the International Forum on Urbanism (IFoU)
2009 Amsterdam/Delft
The New Urban Question – Urbanism beyond Neo-Liberalism
Zhang Jian1, Li Hailin2, Liu Jia3
Beijing University of Technology’s College of Architecture and urban planning, 100124, Beijing, China,
E-mail: ljcai1@yahoo.com.cn
Abstract: The traditional character of small towns is fading out with the rapid economic progress. Based on
the investigation and research, this paper analyzes the phenomenon and problem found in the landscape
environment construction of small towns, emphasizing the important function of urban designing. It also put
forward some countermeasures to the urban design of small cities from the aspects of concept, legislation
and management.
Keywords: small town, urban design, the character of small towns
D072_Jian_Zhang_EMPHASIZE CHARACTERISTICS OF SMALL TOWNS BY STRENGTHENING THE URBAN DESIGN.pdf