International Experiences and Enlightenment of Urban Vacant Land Governance from the Perspective of Smart Shrinkage
With the increasing phenomenon of urban shrinkage in China,vacant land has become a significant challenge in the development of shrinking cities.This article systematically reviewed the impact of vacant land in internationally shrinking cities and the experiences of smart shrinkage.Based on an overview of the concept,challenges,and opportunities of vacant land,the article derived three typical spatial planning strategies,namely boundary control,public transportation guidance,and de-densification,from the patterns of urban internal shrinking.Additionally,it introduced implementation safeguard policies such as the land banking system,temporary use,and participatory planning,along with common issues encountered during the governance process.The aim is to provide valuable insights for the governance of vacant land in China.