This book presents an in-depth study on and summary of the current practice and theories for the construction of eco-cities in China in the context of the country¿s rapid urbanization. It argues that by 2020, 60% of Chinäs population will live in cities. And the evolution from ¿green cities¿ to ¿eco- cities¿, and subsequently to ¿smart cities¿ is crucial to Chinäs sustainable development.

Brings together the latest contributions from a group of top scholars working on the issue of eco-city development in China

Preface.- Part I: The Exploration of the Theory and Practice of the Eco City Construction in China.- The Principle of "Following the Way the Human Body Works" in the Construction of an Eco City.- Construction of Eco Cities in China in an Information Age.- The Economic Development and the Environmental Protection of the Eco City .- The Space Layout and Planning of the Eco City Construction in China.- The Evaluation Report of the Health Conditions of the Eco Cities in China.- Part II: The Development Pattern of the Eco City Construction with Chinese Characteristics.- The Evaluation Report on the Construction of Environment-friendly Cities.- The Development Mode of the Resource-Saving City.- The Evaluation Report on the Construction of the Circular Economy Oriented City.- The Development Mode of the Landscape and Leisure Oriented City.- The Distribution Pattern and Practical Exploration of the Green Consumption City in China.- The Development Mode of the Comprehensive Innovative City.- Part III: Typical Cases of the Eco City Construction.- Cases of the Eco City.- Cases of New Energy Development.- Cases of Ecological Engineering.- Appendix.