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A socio-economic-cultural exploration on open space form and everyday activities in Danwei: A case study of Jingmian compound, Beijing

  • University of Edinburgh

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Abstract

The article explores relationships among urban form, human activities and socio-economic-cultural features in Danwei compound. With Jingmian compound, a typical Danwei compound in Beijing, as a case study, the researcher studies urban form in open spaces from a socio-economic-cultural perspective. In addition, residents' activities are discussed. The research shows that open space form reflects features and transitions of Chinese society from sociological and economic perspectives. This article also proves the validity of thorough micro space form investigation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)22-37
Number of pages16
JournalUrban Design International
Volume19
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 2014
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Danwei
  • open space
  • social integration
  • urban form

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