Analysis on the environmental problems accompanying the high-speed urbanization of small towns in China

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Xu, Lei | Ge, Jian | Hua, Ying

Affiliations: Department of Architecture, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027,China. E-mail: lujiang@mail.hz.zj.cn

Abstract: The environmental problems accompanying the rapid urbanization of many small towns like Keqiao, SHaoxing County, and their countermeasures are presented. To settle these problems rationally as well as effectively will not only conduce to boost the environmental quality and life quality of cities, but also help to promote the development of regional economy and the realization of sustainable development.

Keywords: environmental problems, urbanization, small towns

Journal: Journal of Environmental Sciences, vol. 14, no. 1, pp. 120-126, 2002