The Open Cybernetics & Systemics Journal

2015, 9 : 1710-1715
Published online 2015 September 30. DOI: 10.2174/1874110X01509011710
Publisher ID: TOCSJ-9-1710

A Study on Urban Growth Boundary Delimitation: The Case of Baoji, Weinan and Ankang Urban Master Plan

Guo Qiwei , Chen Xiaojian and Zhu Yucong
Xi’an University Architecture & Technology, NO.13, Yanta Lu, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China.

ABSTRACT

This paper analyzes urban growth boundary delimitation in the urban master plan in Shaanxi Province and chooses Baoji, Weinan and Ankang as the research object. The three cities have delimited urban growth boundaries. This paper compares interrelationships between urban spatial structure, urban size, delimitation of the four areas, boundaries of planning area, natural boundaries, artificial boundaries and central urban area urban growth boundary delimitation. Based on the analysis of influence factors of urban growth boundary delimitation in central urban areas the three cities, this paper puts forward suggestions on detailing regulations, perfecting contents, highlighting timeliness and emphasizing on coordination.

Keywords:

Delimitation, urban growth boundary, urban master plan.