Renewal Design and Challenge of Urban and Rural Livable Environments in the Age of Population Shrinkage
A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Architectural Design, Urban Science, and Real Estate".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2025 | Viewed by 373
Special Issue Editors
Interests: urban and rural planning; spatial resilience; land transfer; urban–rural integration
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: renewal of urban–rural built environment; protection and development of traditional villages
Interests: research of regional architecture; research of green building localization
Interests: urban renewal and urban underground space; community design and rural design; architectural environmental psychology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Many countries and regions around the world are experiencing shrinking populations, due to aging and lower numbers of children, and urban and rural development is facing unprecedented challenges and opportunities. Population contraction not only affects the sustainable development of the economy and society, but also puts forward new requirements for urban and rural spatial structures, allocation of public service facilities, and protection of ecological environments and traditional culture. Therefore, how to put forward appropriate coping methods and strategies in the age of shrinking populations has become a critical issue.
This Special Issue on “Renewal Design and Challenge of Urban and Rural Livable Environments in the Age of Population Shrinkage” aims to compile the state-of-the-art knowledge on this matter. Submissions may concern theoretical or applied research in areas such as spatial environments of urban and rural areas, public service facilities, traditional architecture and culture, or other fields on the demand for urban and rural renewal. Moreover, experimental work resulting in research articles, case studies, and comprehensive review articles is suitable for publication.
Prof. Dr. Quanhua Hou
Dr. Yingtao Qi
Prof. Dr. Bo Gao
Prof. Dr. Minghui Xue
Prof. Dr. Jiansong Lu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- population shrinkage
- urban–rural spatial structure
- urban–rural ecological environment
- public service facility
- traditional architecture and culture
- planning and renewal strategy
- people oriented
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