Analysis of the Greenway Construction in Western Countries

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Greenway construction theory originates in western countries. At first, more emphasis was attached on the landscape function, which is the combination of artificial landscape and natural landscape. As the theory and practice develop, the green way construction is on its way to sophistication and maturity. Nowadays, it has become an essential way to improve the urban ecological environment and the urban life quality. This essay mainly reviews the origin of the greenway construction in foreign countries, the definition, phase classification, planning issues and functions etc and takes the experience of western countries as reference, hoping to shed some light on the theoretical innovation and practice of greenway construction in China.

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Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 490-495)

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2002-2006

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March 2012

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