For some 20 years, Kunming, a provincial capital city in China - 3.2 million inhabitants - has been the twin city of the European metropolis Zurich. As a direct result of this partnership, Kunming now has the first inner-city bus line in China, the first large-scale conservation of a historical part of the town, and new concepts for urban development at a regional level. This pioneering collaboration between western and Chinese planning teams, and the experience acquired in managing urban development projects, are not only significant for Kunming, but of importance for all countries interested in sharing the expertise and knowledge of professionals, whether from East or West, North or South. The challenge lies in reconciling the traditional and historical background of large Asian cities with their zeal for progress, so they may benefit from western technology and practice but avoid repeating the same mistakes on an even larger scale.
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Carl Fingerhuth is an internationally renowned expert in urban planning. He is not only Professor for Urban Planning (Darmstadt Technical University) but has also been actively involved in projects in Europe, USA, Africa and China.
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When Swiss officials from Zurich visited Kunming in the eighties, they learned of the deteriorating environmental situation of Lake Dianchi and the problems in urban transportation developing in Kunming. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
modern tram, vision scenario, sustainable urban development, suburban railway, bus lane Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Lake Dian, Greater Kunming Area, Rapid Suburban Railway, Kunming East, Geographic Information System, North Town, Beijing Road, Greater Kunming Metropolitan Area, Gross Domestic Product, North City, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Wen Ming Protection Area New!
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When Swiss officials from Zurich visited Kunming in the eighties, they learned of the deteriorating environmental situation of Lake Dianchi and the problems in urban transportation developing in Kunming. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
modern tram, vision scenario, sustainable urban development, suburban railway, bus lane Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Lake Dian, Greater Kunming Area, Rapid Suburban Railway, Kunming East, Geographic Information System, North Town, Beijing Road, Greater Kunming Metropolitan Area, Gross Domestic Product, North City, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Wen Ming Protection Area New!
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- Cities in China (Urbanization of the Earth Ser.: Vol 7) by Alfred Schinz on page 47
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