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Discussion on the establishment of public policy in urban planning
2008Meng Qing-hu · Shanxi Architecture · China
This paper discussed the relationship between urban planning and public policy, illustrating the importance of establishing public policy. The establishment goals of public policy were generalized from human settlement environment construction, urban public space management, and the renovation of city villages and city farms, aiming to implement harmonious development of urban economic society and enhance people's living standards.
PolicyCommunityAnt community variation in urban and agricultural ecosystems in Vadodara District (Gujarat State), western India
2008Dolly Kumar, Archana Mishra · · India (Vadodara)
This study conducted the first comprehensive survey of ant communities in Vadodara District, India, to assess diversity and species composition in urban and agricultural ecosystems. Using pitfall traps and hand collection, 22 ant species from 13 genera and five subfamilies were collected. Urban ecosystems contained 15 species from nine genera, while agricultural ecosystems had 16 species from ten genera, with species composition unique to each habitat and likely influenced by surrounding vegetation and biota.
BiodiversityCommunityLiving Demands of Suburban Residents Pushing Forward Building of Town Community Gardens——Talk about the Landscape Design of Gangcheng Garden in Gaoqiao Town
2008Han Lu-yu · Chinese and Overseas Architecture · China
With the continuous promotion of social economy and living quality, the living behaviors of suburban residents are diversifying. Higher demands in spirit, culture, and leisure entertainment are driving the construction of more community gardens. Gangcheng Garden, a large new community garden in northern Gaoqiao Town, with its natural and comfortable landscaping environment and various leisure, cultural, and gymnastic facilities, has become a place for leisure, entertainment, neighborly communication, and refuge.
CommunityPeri-urban agricultureSpatial Planning for Agricultural Production for Making the Beijing City as a Good Living Place
2008Fengrong Zhang · 资源科学 · China (Beijing)
Beijing faces water and land resource deficiencies while increasing its focus on environmental protection and ecological conservation. This paper proposes four agricultural development zones tailored to Beijing's urban spatial structure and socioeconomic development, aiming to leverage urban agriculture's sightseeing, landscape, and ecological functions. It notes that this spatial planning prioritizes public benefits over farmers' economic benefits, making market-based realization difficult and necessitating direct government subsidies to farmers.
PolicyUrban–rural linkageClimate changeCommunityThinking about Developing Urban Agriculture in Guiyang City
2008Xi Chen · Guizhou nongye kexue · China (Guiyang)
This paper presents suggestions and countermeasures for accelerating urban agricultural development in Guiyang City, based on investigation information. It states that the rapid development of urban agriculture benefits the improvement of urban residents' quality of life, promotes rural economic development in the outskirts, and contributes to the construction of a new socialist country.
PolicyEconomicsCommunityUrban–rural linkageStrategic Reflections upon the Aggregate Paradigms of the Experience of Chang-Zhu-Tan City Cluster: From the Perspective of Urban Agriculture
2007Zeng Fu-sheng · Zhongnan Linye Keji Daxue xuebao · China (Chang-Zhu-Tan)
This paper discusses the significant role of urban agriculture in the emergence of urban agglomeration and the mixture of city and countryside during China's rapid urbanization. It analyzes city agriculture using the example of the Chang-Zhu-Tan City Cluster, presenting a construction framework design for urban agriculture during urban agglomeration formation, and proposing relevant policies.
Urban–rural linkagePolicyCommunityResearch on Developmental Orientation of Urban Agriculture in Urban Agglomerations of Pearl River Delta
2007Hongxing Huang · Nongye xiandaihua yanjiu · China (Pearl River Delta)
This paper analyzed the current status of urban agriculture and urban agglomerations of the Pearl River Delta. It combined the functional location of urban agglomerations to conduct a preliminary study on the urban agriculture developmental orientation of the middle, east, and west of the Pearl River Delta.
CommunityPolicy주말농장 이용자의 충성도에 따른 서비스품질 인식
2007이민수, 박덕병, 이응철 · 농어촌관광연구 · South Korea
An empirical study of 294 allotment garden users in South Korea revealed gaps between experienced and expected service quality levels. Functional quality appears to be a very important facet of perceived service, and the study concluded that governmental supports should concentrate on facilitating technical service quality, especially for toilets and cafeterias.
CommunityEconomicsPolicyDeveloping the Urban Agriculture and Constructing the Ecological City of Dongguan
2007Lai Yong-chao · Guangdong Landscape Architecture · China (Dongguan)
This article introduces the definition, features, and global situation of urban agriculture. It analyzes the dominant position for the development of urban agriculture in Dongguan city and advocates for its development and the construction of an ecological city.
Urban–rural linkagePolicyCommunityCurrent Situation and Development of Urban Gardening Plant in Nanyang
2006Pang Zhen-ling · Anhui nongye kexue · China (Nanyang)
This paper investigates the resources of urban gardening plants in Nanyang, China. It summarizes the current situation of these plant resources and proposes reasonable suggestions for the further design of greening spaces in Nanyang.
CommunityBiodiversityPolicyPractice and Thinking of Roof Garden
2006Liang Ji · Chinese Landscape Architecture · China (Beijing)
This paper introduces the rooftop greening project of Tonghui Jia Yuan in Beijing. It identifies existing problems within the project and analyzes the prospects for the development of rooftop gardens.
CommunityPolicy城乡一体 统筹联动 扎实推进农村新社区建设
2006马卫光 · 宁波通讯 · China (Ningbo)
Since the Central Committee's strategic deployment for building new socialist rural areas, Zhenhai District in China has actively implemented policies, making new rural construction a priority for the "Eleventh Five-Year Plan." The district formulated guidelines, outlining key tasks such as developing urban agriculture, boosting village economies, increasing farmers' income, accelerating infrastructure, and expanding public services to rural areas. Zhenhai District has rapidly advanced the construction of new rural communities, emphasizing integrated urban-rural planning and coordinated development, resulting in well-planned, clean, well-serviced, culturally rich, democratically managed, and comfortable rural communities.
Urban–rural linkagePolicyCommunityPeri-urban agricultureDiscussion on Metropolitan Agriculture in Nanchang City
2006MA Yi-lin · · China (Nanchang)
This paper discusses metropolitan agriculture, a new form of agriculture emerging with urbanization to meet the multi-level needs of urban residents and support economic, social, and ecological development. It notes that the characteristics of metropolitan agriculture vary by country and region. Based on successful international urban agriculture experiences, the paper proposes a development scheme for Nanchang's agriculture, covering developmental orientation, functional zoning, and the government's role.
PolicyUrban–rural linkageEconomicsCommunity中国上海市における都市農業の持続可能性
2006莉莉 木南, 章 木南, 美華 朱 · Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB) · China (Shanghai)
This research aims to analyze the sustainability of urban agriculture in Shanghai, China, from the aspects of economic efficiency, sociality, and environmental conservation. These aspects will be evaluated using a questionnaire survey method targeting residents on urban agriculture.
EconomicsCommunityClimate changePeri-urban agriculture巩固先进性教育成果 扎实推进社会主义新农村建设——对小河区建设社会主义新农村的调查与思考
2006刘光祥 · 贵阳市委党校学报 · China (Guiyang)
This study investigated the construction of a socialist new countryside in Xiaohe District, Guiyang City, which has a prominent contradiction of high population and limited land (20,400 agricultural residents, 4,800 mu of cultivated land). The district government promoted urban, ecological, specialized, efficient, and leisure tourism agriculture, establishing eight agricultural tourism bases and three provincial-certified pollution-free agricultural product bases. This led to a more rational agricultural structure, diversified income channels for farmers, and improved rural infrastructure and ecological environment.
Urban–rural linkageEconomicsPolicyCommunity建“百家园”工程 创都市农业新路
2006朱良华 · 浙江现代农业 · China (Ningbo)
Ningbo's Yinzhou District invested 190 million yuan over two years to implement over 40 "Hundred Gardens" projects, focusing on rural leisure, tourism, agricultural technology, and farm stay experiences. These projects, centered on agriculture, forestry, and fisheries, aim to provide citizens with new agricultural industries for leisure and experience. By 2005, 27 projects were completed, attracting 800,000 visitors and generating over 12 million yuan in revenue.
CommunityFood educationEconomicsOn development of urban agriculture tourism in Nanning City
2005Cai Qing-li · · China (Nanning City)
This paper discusses the development of urban agriculture tourism in Nanning City. It examines four aspects: the concept of urban agriculture and urban agriculture tourism, the superiority of developing agriculture tourism in Nanning, the conception for developing urban agriculture tourism in Nanning, and some related discussions.
EconomicsCommunityA STUDY OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF URBAN AGRICULTURAL TOURISM INDUSTRY IN CHONGQING
2005WU Xue-qin · Journal of Sichuan Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine · China (Chongqing)
The urban agricultural tourism industry in Chongqing is expected to extend the agricultural chain in its outskirts and enrich urban and rural tourism. Its development is projected to increase employment for surplus labor, help solve issues related to farmers, countryside, and agriculture, and raise farmers' income. This is anticipated to narrow the urban-rural gap and promote harmonious economic and social development in the region.
EconomicsUrban–rural linkageCommunity围绕山水做文章 依托优势搞旅游——浅谈武隆发展旅游都市农业的思路
2005周绿林 · Acta Scientiarum Naturalium Universitatis Sunyatseni · China
Tourism is a leading industry for job creation and environmental protection in the 21st century, bringing comprehensive benefits with high relevance and strong driving force. In Wulong County, cultivating and developing urban tourism agriculture based on resource advantages and implementing a strong tourism county strategy are crucial for economic development and social progress.
EconomicsCommunityUrban–rural linkage市民農園服務品質、整體滿意度、續約意願與推薦意願之研究－以台中縣市為例
2004Ching‐Fu Chen, 黃琮聖, 閻淑慧, 蕭玉華, 蔡郁芬 · · Taiwan
This study surveyed 180 participants from five city farms in Taichung, Taiwan, between March and April 2004, to assess service quality, satisfaction, and intentions. While perceived service qualities were generally good, overall satisfaction was rated as "slightly satisfied," and renewal and recommendation intentions were rated as "slightly agreed," indicating significant room for improvement. Service content and management had significant effects on overall satisfaction, management on renewal, and service content on recommendation.
Limited or null effectCommunityEconomics여성농업인센터 운영사업의 사회적 편익 추정
2004최윤지, 김경미, 강경하, 이진영 · · South Korea
This study calculated the economic effects of Women-Farmer's Centers in South Korea, which provide services like childcare, after-school learning, education, and counseling. Based on the business plans of 14 centers, the total economic income effect was estimated at 2,784 million won. The services contributed to the ease and quality of life for women farmers and generated economic benefits for the community and country.
EconomicsCommunityFood educationWelfareKetahanan Pangan, Lapangan Kerja, dan Keberlaniutan Kota: studi Pertanian Kota di Enam Kota Indonesia
2004B. Setiawan dan Dwita Hadi Rahmi · Gadjah Mada University Library (Gadjah Mada University) · Indonesia
This study investigated urban farming in six Indonesian cities (Bandung, Surabaya, Yogyakarta, Cirebon, Salatiga, and Pacitan). The 1997 economic crisis demonstrated that urban food security is not always guaranteed, with urban poor spending over 50% of their income on food. Research findings indicated that urban farming helped the urban poor increase food security, raise income, and create job opportunities. However, urban farming activities face many problems, including access to finance, skills and knowledge, lack of government support, and no associations for urban farmers.
Food sovereignty & justiceWelfareEconomicsCommunityHarmony Development of Urban Agriculture of Urban Compact Districts--A Case Study of ChangshaZhuzhouXiangtan
2003Liao Minghui · Nongye xiandaihua yanjiu · China (ChangshaZhuzhouXiangtan)
This paper discusses the essentiality of urban agriculture development in urban compact districts, highlighting its multiple efficacies including economic, social, and ecological benefits. Based on an analysis of typical examples in ChangshaZhuzhouXiangtan, the paper describes the current status and identifies many problems in urban agriculture. Finally, numerous countermeasures are proposed for these issues.
Governance failureEconomicsCommunityBiodiversityPolicyFarmers' Views on the Green Belt in Seoul
2003Han-Cheol Hwang, Soo‐Myung Choi · Journal of Korean Society of Rural Planning · South Korea (Seoul)
A study in Seoul examined farmers' views on the Green Belt policy. Leaseholders did not want changes, while landowning farmers desired revision or dissolution, with both groups citing development delays and difficulty changing land use. The Green Belt policy was found to cause development delays and land use change difficulties, indicating negative impacts on farmers.
Governance failurePolicyUrban–rural linkageCommunityA discussing on the development of urban agriculture tourism in Guiyang city
2003Zhou Xiao · · China (Guiyang)
This paper summarizes the concepts of urban agriculture and urban agriculture tourism, discussing its development in China and its particularities in Karst areas. It examines the development of urban agriculture tourism in Guiyang city, identifying five advantages and five types of agricultural tourism development. Based on these, the article proposes three zones corresponding to resource allocation for urban agriculture tourism in Guiyang and offers suggestions for its development.
EconomicsCommunity