Rescaling for Renewal:A Spatial Analysis of Economic and Technological Development Zones'Evolution into Comprehensive Functional New Areas——A Case Study of Yantai Huang-Bohai New Area
Encouraging and facilitating the transformation of Economic and Technological Development Zones into comprehensive functional new areas represents a pivotal initiative that aligns with national strategies regarding the development of these zones. It also reflects an intrinsic need for spatial production evolution. This article em-ploys scale reconstruction theory to analyze the fundamental logic underlying this transition,with a case study of the Yantai Huang-Bohai New Area. The research posits that the transformation from an economic development zone to a comprehensive functional area represents a process of"scale elevation". The shift involves the delega-tion of higher management authority,which in turn reshapes regional production,social,and governance relation-ships. The goal is to establish a structured framework for industrial collaboration,enhance the integration of ur-ban and rural areas,and create a more streamlined governance architecture. The study identifies significant gover-nance challenges faced by the Yantai Huang-Bohai New Area,characterized by the coexistence of multiple spatial entities and diverse policy frameworks. This has resulted in a loosely organized spatial development and a low level of urban-industrial integration. To address these challenges,the article proposes strategies that include inte-grating port and industrial functions,adjusting urban-industrial relationships,and implementing progressive gov-ernance mechanisms. These strategies aim to propel high-quality development within the new area,positioning it as a vital growth pole for regional economic advancement.
Economic and Technological Development Zonescomprehensive functional new areascale restructuringspatial responsecity-industry integration
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