Research of Green Belt Policy in China Based on Compared between China and Scotland

Abstract:

Green belt is a useful method to management growth of a city. It aims to prevent cities from growth irregularly, protect open spaces, provide recreational and educational space and prevent historic towns from urbanization. Green belt policy has been used to deal with the environment problems and nature conservation issues. Scotland has a long history of setting out green belt policy and putting it into practice successfully. This paper focus on comparing the green belt policy differences between Scotland and China based on history and planning system angles. The results of this study indicate that there are several problems during the process of setting and carrying out green belt policy in China. And it suggests that the green belt policy will be much more efficient by reducing planning procedures and increasing participation of local public.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 726-731)
• Pages: 4970-4975
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.726-731.4970
• Online since: August 2013
• Authors: Peng Wang, Shi Xiang Huang
• Keywords: Environmental Conservation, Green Belt, Green Belt Policy, Urban Planning, Urban Sprawl

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