A Study on the Planning of Forest and Wellness Towns in the Context of"Healthy China"——The Case of Xingtian Town,Nanping,Fujian
Health and Wellness Towns are emerging as specialized communities centered on health services,recuperation,and cultural tourism.While the number of such developments in China has grown in recent years,many face persistent challenges,including a lack of lo-calized identity,homogeneous competition,overdependence on real estate and commercial development,ecological degradation,and weak management and operational capacity.This paper uses Xingtian Health and Wellness Town in Wuyishan City,Fujian Province,as a case study to address these issues.By leveraging the town's unique natural and industrial resources,we propose a development model based on three core components."resource-based positioning,strategic differentiation,and spatial distinctiveness."This approach is informed by the town's industrial context,natural constraints,and existing infrastructure.Four key strategies are identified:turning weaknesses into strengths,expanding from single-industry focus to diversification,shifting from elderly-centric services to catering for all age groups,and moving from isolated projects to integrated,networked development.Centering the health and wellness industry as the core of these strategies offers a sustainable and scalable model for future development.This study provides actionable insights for the planning and implementation of Health and Wellness Towns,offering a practical framework for creating sustainable,distinctive wellness communities.
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