Disciplinary Research Areas in Geography (Urban & Regional Planning)
| Research Focus |
Key Research Areas, Features, and Significance |
| Urban Planning & Regional Development |
Studies theories and methodologies of urban/regional planning, including urbanization dynamics, spatial patterns, industrial allocation strategies, and key technologies for urban-rural development. Features: Integrates sustainability principles with interdisciplinary approaches (urban planning, geography, economics, sociology) to address global trends. Significance: Cultivates high-level professionals in urban/regional governance and strategic development. |
| Ecological Planning & Restoration Technologies |
Focuses on theories of landscape structure, function, and dynamics. Key Areas:
- Regional ecological conservation planning
- Ecological city design
- Ecological risk assessment and security pattern design
- Ecosystem restoration technologies (e.g., degraded ecosystems, waste recycling)
- Environmental impact assessments for major projects. Tools: 3S technologies (GIS, RS, GPS), ecological monitoring, and circular economy frameworks. |
| Land Use Planning & Technologies |
Investigates urban economic activities, land management, and digital city theories. Methods: Integrates physical geography, economics, landscape ecology, and GIS/RS to analyze spatiotemporal patterns of land resources. Significance: Provides theoretical foundations for rational land use, smart urban growth, and digital governance. |
| Urban Design |
Explores historical theories and cutting-edge methods in urban morphology, public spaces, and cultural landscapes. Key Applications:
- Urban renewal and new town development
- Heritage conservation and place-making
- Cross-scale design (regional, urban, neighborhood). Features: Leverages Peking University’s strengths in humanities and STEM disciplines (architecture, data science, public policy) to train interdisciplinary professionals with global perspectives. |
