Applied Mechanics and Materials Vols. 361-363

Abstract: An integrated research method was used to discuss the issue of construction of low carbon community. It was thought that the community construction scale includes land use scale and dimension size, which not only involves the efficiency of people's daily life, but also the consumption of all kinds of resources like energy in the whole life cycle in the operation of the community. What was put forward is that, for the determination of space scale of the community, we should consider the population agglomeration scale and transportation conditions and also give attention to the operating efficiency and maintenance resources. Conclusion: the community space of medium size is the ideal community scale to achieve low carbon community.

Abstract: The nonlinear competition model simulates different cases and predicts the future competition between green space and construction land along time changes. The research indicates if the current development of construction land and green space continues, the green space is likely to decrease in the 10 years. In order to maintain an improving ecological environment, the rate of increasing construction land should be decreased by 50% and that of increasing green space should remain 0.47% annually. This is a positive development model which indicates a scientific significance of using the nonlinear competition model for the inner mechanism of simulating the dynamics of green space and reasonable arrangement of various land uses.

Abstract: The Mitsubishi plant at Tonsley Park site had been closed in Adelaide. Determining how to reuse the site and how to redevelop the economic became important problems. The history and existing conditions of the site were introduced. The advantages and disadvantages of this site were analyzed to redevelop the district and reuse the old industrial buildings. The Adelaide government planned to change it into a renewable energy hub. Hopefully the paper can bring some enlightenment and inspiration for those who are facing similar conditions.

Abstract: Based on the analysis of nine factors, which influencing mostly the sustainable attraction of Ecological Countryside Resort, this paper builds an index system for evaluating the attraction of Ecological Countryside Resort. Considering the attribute of the evaluation of sustainable attraction of ecological countryside resort, which is multi-gradation, multi-factor, and qualitative-and-quantitative-index-concentrating, this paper develops a multilevel fuzzy comprehensive evaluation method for assessing sustainable attraction of Ecological Countryside Resort. Thus, this paper provides a basis for improving the sustainable attraction of Ecological Countryside Resort, prolonging the life of Ecological Countryside Resort, optimizing the development and service marketing of Ecological Countryside Resort.

Abstract: Cultural heritage tourism is one of the most essential components in tourist industry while tourist perception is of considerable referential importance for the development of cultural heritage destination. As one of the touristic hot spots after Beijing Olympics games as well as a typical sports cultural heritage tourist attraction, Beijing Olympic Park has become a new tourism landmark and tourist destination in Beijing. Based on a tourism market questionnaire survey, this paper analyses the present situation and existing problems of the tourism development in Beijing Olympic Park from the tourists perspective. This paper also tests five research hypotheses and makes some suggestions on the tourism market, tourism branding, tourism activities, tourism support system etc. specifically for Beijing Olympic Park.

Abstract: Due to frequent natural disaster around the world, the post-disaster recovery plan has become one of the most important issues that many countries face. In 2009, the devastation of a typhoon at southern Taiwan had washed away one of the local fishing villages. How to face and manage the high-risk-prone disaster area and its approach to restoration should be re-evaluated. This paper uses Pingtungs Raise Water, Grow Electricity plan as a case study to demonstrate the success of participant collaboration. With a donation of 100 million U.S dollars, 44 hectares of farm land, and integration of each other, sustainability of land use emerged. It does not only echo the government responsibility but also maintain the livelihood of the farmers. Although this plan aligns with concepts of sustainable development, it still faced challenges from formal rules, informal constraints and the enforcement characteristics of both. The 'Raise Water, Grow Electricity' plan shows a distinct pattern of institutional change. Through cooperation of informal constrains including local participation and translation of land and formal rules, local alliances can benefit and then call the new actors to join for more policy resources.

Abstract: Based on historical maps and literatures, the appearance, quantity, distribution and development of city are first analyzed by quantitative and qualitative analysis method. Then, a line chart method, which reflects the evolution characteristic of ancient city in Sanqin, is proposed. Further, it is found that there are two peak times and two troughs during the development of cities in Sanqin. Finally, the trend of development and migration of cities in Sanqin is estimated, and the influence of nature, politics, military affairs, economy and transportation on the development of cities are summarised.

Abstract: The current thesis is a study on the mega-events as an important catalyst for urban transformation by careful studies on the mega-events hosted by Guangzhou, including the 6^th National Games and the 9^th National Games, analyzing their influence on the urban structure on Guangzhou from the three aspects: function planning, public service facilities and post-event. On the basis of the above studies, the author proposes the principles of urban new town development with mega-events as the catalyst with a case study on the 2010 Asian Games, analyzing Guangzhou Asian Games Town development with comparison between its strategic role and its proper role, between the ideal and the reality from the following five aspects: brand effect, exemplary role, real estate development, urban facilities and tourism. The author advocates that a rational and pragmatic attitude should be kept and proposes strategic advices on the sustainable development of Asian Games Town.

Abstract: More attention of urban renewal has been paid in recent years in China, in which the relationship of the government, market and owners was complex increasingly. In this paper we introduced the theory, practice and achievements of foreign urban renewal, at the same time we also analyzed the situation of domestic urban renewal, and explored the different roles in urban renewal. Finally, we discussed the problem of domestic urban renewal and gave some suggestions.