Effects and Issues of Land Reclamation of Built Areas in the Suburbs of Shanghai, China

Abstract

The land reclamation of built sites has been implemented in the suburbs of many cities in China for the past 20 years, which should be suggestive for shrinking cities in Japan. This research aims to clarify the background, policies and method for implementation of land reclamation system in rural areas of Shanghai City, and to clarify its effects and issues through the case study of Songjiang District in Shanghai. Consequently, it points out the effect in improving the quality of built environment and the productivity of the town, and the issues in community building and management after the conversion of residential facilities.