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In-Situ Urbanization in Tourism-Oriented Towns in China’s Southwest Mountainous Area: A Case Study of Yongxin Town

In: Proceedings of the 19th International Symposium on Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate

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  • Qi Sun

    (Chongqing Jiaotong University)

Abstract

As a key driver of urbanization, in-situ urbanization regards small towns as basic nodes and each town is guided to form characteristic industries suitable to local development, which will contribute to relieving urban pressure and promoting rural prosperity. The process of urbanization in mountainous regions of southwest China is limited by rough terrain. By contrast, abundant tourism resources and dotted villages promote it. Therefore, an urbanization pattern which suits measures to local conditions is necessary. By using Yongxin Town which is a typical tourism-oriented town in mountainous regions of southwest China in Chongqing as a case study, the author analyzed the approach of in-situ urbanization in Yongxin Town. Effective measures of local in-situ urbanization were summarized as follows: (1) Development orientation based on local landscape; (2) Developing facilities to extend the travelers’ residence time; (3) Improving the traffic situation; (4) Exploring and expanding the space for consumption of tourism; (5) The highly educated personnel. The study also suggested extending the tourist season and increasing the incomes of local labor should get more attention. Moreover, this study provides reference on in-situ urbanization in other tourism-oriented towns.

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  • Qi Sun, 2015. "In-Situ Urbanization in Tourism-Oriented Towns in China’s Southwest Mountainous Area: A Case Study of Yongxin Town," Springer Books, in: Liyin Shen & Kunhui Ye & Chao Mao (ed.), Proceedings of the 19th International Symposium on Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate, edition 127, chapter 0, pages 37-46, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-662-46994-1_4
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-662-46994-1_4
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