Thurs., Jan. 23, 2025: AGI Seminar “From Expansion to Redevelopment: A Comprehensive Analysis of Urban Land Dynamics in China” (online)

We invite researchers who are engaged in research on Asia and hold AGI Seminars. Your participation is more than welcome!

*This seminar is free of charge and will be held online.

*Please refer to the following for details.

Date and Time

Thursday, January 23, 2025 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
*A question-and-answer session is scheduled at the end of the presentation.

Presenter

Dr. Shuhai Zhang, Assistant professor, School of Public Administration and Policy, Renmin University of China, China

Title

From Expansion to Redevelopment: A Comprehensive Analysis of Urban Land Dynamics in China

Abstract

Recent trends such as population decline, a slowdown in economic growth, and the decreasing efficiency of construction land have significantly challenged China’s traditional land growth model. This model, characterized by large-scale land expansion and the occupation of agricultural land and ecological preserves, has been typical over the past few decades. However, a gradual shift from land expansion to the redevelopment of existing land is now underway. Classic theories, such as the Urban Growth Machine and the Political Economy Perspective, which were developed during the era of land expansion, are increasingly inadequate in explaining and predicting contemporary land redevelopment practices. As such, it is essential to explore the mechanisms underlying land redevelopment in China and understand how power dynamics and political decisions influence such process. This lecture will begin with a comprehensive review of the research landscape on urban land development and redevelopment. Building on this foundation, we will propose a theoretical framework and present empirical studies of specific cases. Additionally, we will examine the latest trends in land redevelopment at the national level. This is a preliminary exploration for a national research initiative, aimed at contributing to both theoretical development and policy design in relation to land redevelopment.

Language

English presentation and material(s)

Presenter Biography

Dr. Shuhai Zhang serves as associate professor at the School of Public Administration and Policy, Renmin University of China. His research interests cover spatial planning, urban development and regeneration. He has chaired research projects funded by National Philosophy and Social Sciences Office, Ministry of Technology, Ministry of Natural Resources etc. He has published about 30 journal articles and 4 books.

To Participate

1. Online Registration
https://forms.gle/rwWFa34j9KSPYbxy7

2. E-mail Registration
Please send us an e-mail at office@agi.or.jp with your name, affiliation and phone number.

We will send you a Zoom link for participation via e-mail by the day before the seminar.

Registration Deadline

Wednesday, January 22 at 12:00 pm

How to Join Us Online

date：2024.12.20
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