Abstract
Economic clusters have been recognised as important elements of urban and regional economic strategies, but their role in spatial planning is under-appreciated. This paper examines the initiatives and outcomes of economic clusters in relation to urban spatial planning in the periods of planned and market economies in China. Through an examination of the planning and development practices in Beijing, the effect of economic clusters in facilitating local growth and shaping urban spatial structure is revealed. The significance of economic clusters in achieving synergy between economic and spatial policies is discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 171-185 |
Number of pages | 15 |
Journal | Cities |
Volume | 42 |
Issue number | PB |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Feb 2015 |
Scopus Subject Areas
- Development
- Sociology and Political Science
- Urban Studies
- Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management
User-Defined Keywords
- Economic cluster
- Spatial approach
- Spatial-economic policy
- Spatial-economic space
- Urban planning