Abstract: |
Low-carbon development is an important issue of urban studies in China. Based on the achievements of ideological discussions, this paper aims to propose valuable practical strategies within the current planning system in China, especially the regulatory plan procedures. It firstly analyzes the relationship between urban form and urban carbon emission, and identifies the shortcomings of the current system, both ideologically and technically. Then through the analysis of two cases in South Jiangsu, a series of low-carbon development strategies are summarized. |