The Shanghai Manual 2018 Annual Report focuses on three key elements.

First, it probes the theme of ecological cities and green development from the six perspectives developed since the World Expo 2010: ecology, society, culture, economics, governance and international cooperation, rather than a singular approach focusing only on the ecological environment. In doing so, 2018 Annual Report approaches the topic in an integrated and holistic manner, and highlights the importance of…

中国武汉市江汉区城市公共空间评估是中国首个针对高密度、土地资源稀缺环境下的公共空间构建问题的专项研究。这项研究旨在强调公共空间如何应对江汉区的老龄化问题以及江汉区区域缩减的现状。本报告将公共空间的发展作为实现包容性城市化的空间载体。

The district-wide public space assessment in Jianghan district is the first public space inventory and assessment in the small but densely populated area, aimed to address the high rate of ageing population and shrinking in the district. The report promotes public space development as the spatial vehicle to deliver inclusive urbanization.

Overview of the state of urbanization, governance and social integration, public service provisions, infrastructure provisions, green development, and quality public spaces

The 2017 report will focus on the topic of urban governance. Building on descriptions of urban governance concepts, different urban governance models, and development trends in urban governance, the report will analyze existing problems and major challenges facing global urban governance from a practical perspective. In addition, the report will put forward overall strategic choices, specific strategies and decision-making advice for realizing the various visions of the 2030 Agenda for…

The Shanghai Manual embodies the principles and spirit of the Shanghai Declaration and the lessons and outcomes from both within and beyond Expo 2010. Together with the World Cities Day, sanctioned by the United Nations and celebrated on the 31st October, it represents a concrete outcome of the rich legacy of Shanghai 2010 to promote sustainable urban development for a better quality of life.

This book consists 14 articles on the practices of village planning by Guangzhou in recent years. It is divided into two sections: Section One focusing on the methodologies of village planning, and Section Two concentrating on the case studies that address essential challenges and present key solutions

Overview of the state of urbanization, migration, core public service provisions, infrastructure provisions, quality of life provisions

Secure land and property rights for all are essential to reducing poverty because they underpin economic development and social inclusion. Secure land tenure and property rights enable people in urban and rural areas to invest in improved homes and livelihoods. Although many countries have completely restructured their legal and regulatory framework related to land and they have tried to harmonize modern statutory law with customary ones, millions of people around the world still have insecure…