Geographical cognition and governance logic of regional urban shrinkage in Northeast China
In the wake of unprecedented global urbanization,an alarming trend of shrinking cities has emerged worldwide,presenting a profound challenge to conventional urban-regional planning approaches,primarily centered on growth scenarios.This trend has also bestowed upon Chinese geographers and urban and rural planning practitioners a new mandate in this evolving era.One region that exemplifies this predicament is Northeast China,experiencing the most severe population decline and the highest concentration of shrinking cities in the country.How to rationally recognize and properly deal with this phenomenon(or problem)of regional urban shrinkage has become the core scientific issue to be focused on in the comprehensive implementation of regional coordinated high-quality development,Chinese-style modernization of common prosperity for all and all-round revitalization of Northeast China in the new era.This paper delves into a logical speculation and practical discussion to understand the underlying causes and implications of regional urban shrinkage in Northeast China:Initially,it examines the original concept of regional shrinking cities within the context of urbanization,critically evaluating the rationality of such shrinkage in light of the broader national strategic objectives.Subsequently,the generation logic of regional urban shrinkage in Northeast China is explored through three key factors:the"pull"effect of regional spatial correlation,the"extrusion"effect of urban shrinkage at a regional level,and the"catalyst"effect of transportation and communication technology development in reducing the cost of factor flow.Moreover,this study draws on the market-led shrewd contraction theory and the government-led vitality regeneration governance logic.It takes into account the governance objectives of achieving"regional coordinated high-quality development,people-oriented new urbanization,efficiency and fairness,and comprehensive security concept".With a systematic perspective that considers scale heterogeneity,development context relevance,factor differentiation,and multidisciplinary integration,the paper outlines a governance model and strategy for addressing regional urban shrinkage in Northeast China.By emphasizing the alignment of governance approaches with national development goals,this research underscores that regional urban shrinkage goes beyond a mere outcome of market-driven population migration.The presence of underlying"market failures"severely impacts the vision of the five major securities(national defense,food,ecology,energy,industry)advocated by Chinese President Xi Jinping for the Northeast China region.The findings of this study offer valuable insights to guide Northeast China's pursuit of high-quality development and contribute to the region's revitalization efforts.
regional urban shrinkagegeneration logicgovernance strategyhigh-quality developmentrevitalization of Northeast China
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