International Insights and Recommendations for the Development of South of Pazhou West District Guided by Tram System
The theory of New Urbanism advocates public transportation as a driving force for compact and agglomerated urban development.In areas with high-density urban construction,where population is concentrated,efficient public transport strategies are even more crucial to meet the substantial transportation demand.This paper first analyzes the urban development experience of introducing tram systems in Melbourne's central district and Southbank area,summarizing the resultant urban development patterns.Taking Pazhou West District and its southern regions in Guangzhou as an example,the paper delves into the specific causes of the practical dilemma of limited connectivity and unsynchronized development between these two areas,examining factors such as overall urban positioning,spatial barriers,road network planning,and public transport planning.Finally,it proposes strategies for Pazhou's southern regions,including the construction of tram-based public transport corridors,enhancing functional diversity along the corridors,optimizing road networks and street spaces,and ultimately establishing a comprehensive tram network.These recommendations aim to provide valuable insights for the coordinated development of high-density urban areas and their surroundings in China.
High-density development areaTram systemMelbourne central districtAreas south of Pazhou West DistrictTransit-Oriented Development(TOD)