Bina, O. and Ricci, A. (2015) Building Scenarios for Sustainable Urbanisation: Balancing ‘Can’, ‘Need’, and ‘Want’, Urbanisation and Global Environmental Change, UGEC VIEWPOINTS, 30 July 2015 (original) (raw)

This paper discusses the complexities and challenges of urbanization in China, highlighting the need for a balanced approach that considers not just what can be built, but also what is necessary and desired for sustainable urban development. It explores the contradictions inherent in rapid urban expansion, such as ecological sustainability, social equity, and the implications of unplanned growth. The authors advocate for greater reflection on the purposes of urban growth and urge policymakers and stakeholders to envision a future urban environment that fulfills both ecological imperatives and social justice.