Spatial planning for urban agglomeration in the Yangtze River Delta

Urban agglomeration in the Yangtze River Delta (YRD) is the engine of China’s economic growth, and its solid foundation is built on economic advantages and a rich cultural background. The YRD is China’s largest urban agglomeration to date, offering a vast and resourceful region for the country to carry out its globalization strategy, in order to integrate with the world economy.