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CHINA
Prof. Dr. Cristina Gutiérrez-Cortines
Member European Parliament.
Brussels 24- X- 2012
XXI Century
Challenges
COMBINE
HIGH SPEED URBANIZATION
XXI Century
Challenges
WITH SOCIAL AND CULTURAL HARMONY
XXI Century
Challenges
AND ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Harmony
Harmony
Sustainability
SUSTAINABILITY
IT ISN T
JUST
ENVIRONMENT
URBAN
SUSTAINABILITY
IS ABOUT WHERE
PEOPLE LIVES
IS HERITAGE AND TRADITION
IS A PLACE FOR
COMMERCE
IS WHERE FAMILIES MEET
IS ABOUT
PEOPLE
CITIES ARE ALIVE, DAY
AND NIGHT
CITIES
ARE
OPEN COMPLEX
SYSTEMS
SOCIETY
AND
GOVERNMEN
T
Market
Housing
Shops
AccessibilityServices
Common
Areas
Green
Areas
Energy Environment
HERITAGE AND HISTORY
PROVE
THAT
A PARADIGM
IS NEEDED
Chinese cities need to deal with
two
additional and very complex
issues
Heritage and history, provide the
answers for future challenges
1. The city is NOT an architecture project
neither an environmental experiment.
It is a political and sociological
paradigm which should focus on
people.
2. A paradigm should be defined
based on basic principles and
leading to a frame legislation.
3. World Heritage cities, as well as
historic cities, could serve as
reference
4. The cultural DNA and identity should
be identified and promoted.
By this the compromise and
participation of the citizens will be
reinforced.
5. The city should be designed
developing the neighbourhood
concept: common areas, local
markets, multipurpose spaces
where people can gather.
Manhattan s solutions are not right for
China s society
Chinese citizens have deep family
roots and values
Manhattan s solutions are not that of
China s societyAnd a strong sense of community
The street is a common and vibrant
area where live takes place
And it has been like this as long as
China s milenary history
非常感谢
MEP Doctor Cristina Gutiérrez – Cortínes
Brussels – September 2012
Thank you