The Wenchuan Earthquake was a rare catastrophe that was both the most destructive event and the biggest challenge for massive rescue operations since the founding of the People's Republic of China. The success of the post-disaster relief and urban-rural reconstruction projects touched the hearts of Chinese people from all walks of life. Indeed, the CPC Central Committee and the State Council had lost no time in mobilizing the whole country to accomplish the recovery and reconstruction of the disaster areas in just three years, creating a miracle in the world post-earthquake reconstructions. As a professional in architecture, it is my duty to devote myself to the task of post-earthquake reconstruction in disaster areas. Under the arrangement of the Architectural Society of China, I led a team to design the Beichuan Cultural Center with a Qiang village theme while introducing modern concepts and technologies; and I was honored that the Center was popular with all parties. We all felt glad that we had managed to provide permanent buildings for the affected people.
About Author
Qiu Jian, a Chengdu native, graduated from Tianjin University and got bachelor's degree and master's degree in Architecture. After he got his Ph.D in Landscape Architecture from the University of Sheffield, UK, he became professor and doctoral supervisor at the Southwest Jiaotong University, member of the Advisory Committee of the People's Government of Sichuan Province and executive director of the Urban Planning Society of China. He has held positions as the deputy director and chief planner of Sichuan Provincial Department of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, member of the Urban Design Expert Committee of the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development (MOHURD), PRC, and editorial board member of Landscape Architecture Frontiers. He has been in charge of the technical work of the planning and implementation of major projects in Sichuan Province, such as the post-disaster reconstructions of the Wenchuan and Lushan earthquakes and Tianfu New Area Development. He has presided over many national and provincial major scientific research projects, published 8 monographs in Chinese and English, 1 trade standard, and 113 academic papers. He has been awarded the First Prize for Progress in Science and Technology of Sichuan Province and the Golden Prize of National Excellent Engineering Survey and Design by the MOHURD.
Table of Contents
PART I THEORETICAL SYSTEM OF CONSTRUCTION
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Overview of Post-earthquake Reconstruction Planning
1.1.1 A Brief Introduction to the Wenchuan and Lushan Earthquakes
1.1.2 Domestic Research
1.1.3 Foreign-related Cases
1.1.4 Analysis of Reconstruction Planning
1.1.5 Issues Concerning Reconstruction Planning
1.2 Relevant Concepts and Defirddons of Utba-Rural Reconstruction Planning After the Earthquake
1.2.1 Differentiation of Relevant Concepts
1.2.2 Definition, Research Methodology, and Content of Urban-Rural Reconstruction Planning in the Post-earthquake Period
1.3 Theoretical Value and Practical Framework of Urban-Rural Reconstruction Planning in the Post-earthquake Period
1.3.1 Review of Experience
1.3.2 Constructing the System Theory and Technical System
1.3.3 Guidance on Practice
1.3.4 Standardized Administration
1.4 Summary
Chapter 2 Systematic Basis of the Post-earthquake Urban-Rural Reconstruction Planning
2.1 Overview of System Concept and Its Theoretical Context
2.2 System Methodology
2.2.1 Hall's Hard System Methodology (HSM)
2.2.2 Checkland's Soft System Methodology (SSM)
2.2.3 CE Management Methodology
2.3 Systematic Features and Matching of Urban-Rural Reconstruction Planning
2.3.1 Specific Spatial Boundaries of Disaster Areas
2.3.2 Emergency Characteristics of Planning
2.3.3 Special Orientation of Planning Objectives
2.3.4 Irregularity of the Planning Process
2.3.5 Coordination of All Sectors
Chapter 3 Theoretical and Technological System of the Post-earthquake Urban-Rural Reconstruction Planning
3.1 Establishment of the Reconstruction Planning
3.1.1 Life Cycle
3.1.2 Planning System
3.1.3 DiscipLinary Support
3.1.4 RenlJ System
3.2 Earthquake Reconstruction Planning Thought Model (ERPTM)
3.2.1 Model Basis of the Methodology of System Engineering
3.2.2 Construction of ERTPM
3.2.3 Application of ERTPM
3.3 Key Technical Systems for Reconstruction Planning
3.3.1 Technical System Model
3.3.2 Analysis Methods of Key Technologies
3.3.3 Analytical Process of Key Technologies
3.3.4 System of Key Technologies
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PART II THE PRACTICE OF PLANNING TECHNIQUES
PART III CULTURAL HERITAGE CONSERVATION
PART IV PRACTICE OF PLANNING MANAGEMENT