Square Dancing in the Streets, Xuanhua, China

Square Dancing in the Streets, Xuanhua, China

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Main Author: Tong, Chen
Language:English
Published: The Ohio State University / OhioLINK 2013
Subjects:
Landscape Architecture
Urban Planning
square dancing
elderly
urban public space
dense city
flexibility
China
found space
loose space
Online Access:http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1366332902
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spelling ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-osu13663329022021-08-03T05:22:27Z Square Dancing in the Streets, Xuanhua, China Tong, Chen Landscape Architecture Urban Planning square dancing elderly urban public space dense city flexibility China found space loose space As China is moving towards an aging society and being reshaped through a process of rapid urbanization, the lack of appropriate urban public space and the increasing population density in urban areas is threatening the daily life activities of the nation`s aging people. This thesis examines the phenomenon of Square Dancing practiced largely by the elderly, which has emerged over the past 5 to 10 years in China.On one hand, the fast urbanization process does speed up the economic growth to a certain degree (according to the Chinese economic development data, the real estate industry alone can increase the GNP by 1.5-2% which means the GNP can go up by 1% if the residential development goes up by 10%); on other hand, this over emphasis on rapid economic development unfortunately contributes to the misappropriation and degradation of appropriate urban public space. Due to excessive emphasis on building urban infrastructures for the sake of industrialization, more and more Chinese cities are experiencing similar problems with regard to lack of appropriate urban public space which are supposed to accommodate various local urban life activities.The thesis firstly investigates the correlation between the transition of Chinese economic forms and its urbanization process and unfolds square dancing as oneiiicultural phenomenon that emerged during the Cultural Revolution stage. By analyzing the social and cultural backgrounds of Square dancing and its unique spatial and temporal characteristics, this thesis uncovers the reasons behind its popularity and emphasizes the importance of creating appropriate urban public space for daily life activities. Taking the city of Xuanhua as a study example, the thesis uncovers the spatial requirements of an ideal dancing space and explores the potential of temporarily appropriating street spaces for Square dancing during different times of the day. Finally, it discusses the possibility of creating multifunctional/flexible urban streets accommodating urban life activities in ultra-dense urban centers. 2013-08-06 English text The Ohio State University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1366332902 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1366332902 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws.
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topic Landscape Architecture
Urban Planning
square dancing
elderly
urban public space
dense city
flexibility
China
found space
loose space
spellingShingle Landscape Architecture
Urban Planning
square dancing
elderly
urban public space
dense city
flexibility
China
found space
loose space
Tong, Chen
Square Dancing in the Streets, Xuanhua, China
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