PRACTICE AND REFLECTIONS ON THE ECOLOGICAL INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION IN CHINA

Abstract

With the transition towards a new urbanization, China’s ecological infrastructure construction has gained more and more attention, resulting in a large number of ecological infrastructures including Sponge City projects. As an experienced environmental science and engineering firm, Herrera has been closely working on China’s ecological infrastructure projects over the past decade. In this interview, Herrera recognizes the theoretical changes and technical improvement, notes the shortages and difficulties in practice, and shares their perspectives on China’s future ecological infrastructure construction.

Keywords

Ecological Infrastructure / Low Impact Development / New Urbanization / Sponge City Construction / Stormwater Management

RIGHTS & PERMISSIONS

2016 Higher Education Press