Greenway: Origin, Planning Features and Significance

Xiao Gang Zhao; Ying Pan

doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.295-298.2660

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Greenway: Origin, Planning Features and Significance

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Large-scale greenway planning and construction have been developing for more than 30 years in Europe and the United States. But in China,it is a new topic which has just been noted for few years. With the the development of the research and practice, many countries in the world have been aware of that the greenway planning and construction is a significant measure for the prosperity of the country. This article reviews the origin of the greenway planning, discuss the definition, phase classification, planning features and its significance. The auther hopes it can contribute to the theoretical innovation and practice of greenway planning in China.

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Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 295-298)

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Xiao Gang Zhao, Ying Pan

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Ecology, Green Space, Greenway Planning, Open Space

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