Spatiotemporal patterns and driving mechanisms of administrative center relocations in Chinese cities at or above the prefecture level since 1978
The relocation of urban administrative centers plays a crucial role in optimizing urban spatial structure and advancing the modernization of the national governance system and capabilities.A thorough analysis of the spatiotemporal patterns,driving mechanisms,and development trends of administrative center relocations in China is not only a practical necessity for supporting the modernization of national governance but also a foundational requirement for the standardization and scientific advancement of administrative center relocations.This study utilizes spatial analysis methods to comprehensively examine the relocation of administrative centers in cities at or above the prefecture level in China from 1978 to 2022.The results show that there have been 81 instances of administrative center relocations across the country since the implementation of the reform and opening-up policy in the late 1970s.These relocations peaked between 2003 and 2007 and showed significant regional disparities.These relocations are predominantly short-distance and mainly aimed at promoting the development of new urban districts,often resulting in a separation from the geographical center.The relocation of urban administrative centers is a complex process influenced by an interplay of multiple factors,including national policies,governmental guidance,power distribution,resource reallocation,and planning adjustments.The regulatory role of national policies and the guidance provided by city governments are critical components in this multidimensional negotiation.In the context of the current strict national regulation of administrative division adjustment,the relocation of urban administrative centers will continue to reinforce traditional driving factors while aligning with socio-economic and technological shifts,presenting new directions driven by ecological governance,transportation development,and the evolution of innovative industries.In the future,it is essential to carefully evaluate the necessity of relocation while maintaining the fundamental stability of administrative centers.Implementing top-level design for administrative center relocations,adhering to standardized approval processes,and rigorously evaluating the rationale are key to promoting all-encompassing urban advancement.This study provides a reference for scientifically understanding the patterns and intrinsic mechanisms of urban administrative center relocation.
administrative divisionsadministrative center relocationspatiotemporal patterndriving mechanismdevelopment trendChina
万方数据
维普
