Based on a discussion of conflicts in the urbanization process this book provides theoretical
and practical solutions for the preservation and development of urban localities. On the basis
of informative case studies it reveals the similarities and unique aspects of urbanization in
Germany and China. The process of urban growth and the future trend of locality and
urbanization are also examined. The book gathers contributions from architects landscape
designers environmental engineers urban planners and geographers who analyze urban issues
from their individual perspectives and provide methods for preserving and developing urban
localities. As such it expresses responses to urban development trends against the backdrop of
sustainability in the 21st century.
