A Study on the Integrated Governance Model of Development Zone and Town: Take South Jiangsu Region of China as an Example
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2024
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Promoting the integrated development of development zones and towns has become a crucial focal point for achieving high-quality urban and rural development in South Jiangsu, China. This paper commences with an examination of the historical evolution of the relationship between development zones and towns, followed by an exploration of the imperative for their integration. Using the South Jiangsu region as a case study, the paper establishes a framework for analysis based on the theory of scale reconstruction, termed as 'power-space' re-scaling analysis, and delves into the various types and distinguishing features of governance practices concerning the integration of development zones and towns. The research highlights the following key points:(1) The integration of development zones and towns represents an inevitable and progressive stage in the evolution of their relationship, and urbanization in Southern Jiangsu has transitioned into a new phase characterized by the integration of development zones and towns, facilitated by institutional innovations.(2) The reformation of integrated governance mechanisms for development zones and towns manifests in four distinct types: linkage platforms, cooperative agreements, administrative consolidation, and embedded proxies.(3) Examining the subject relationship, spatial domain, and governance structure across various integration practices reveals a discernible pattern of business alienation indicative of re-scaling dynamics."
Key words: Development zone, Town, Integration of development zone and town, Re-scaling
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