ABSTRACT

The concept of Eco-city is put forward in the process of “MAB” planning research which was initiated by the UNESCO in the 1970s and this marks the transformation of human society from industrial civilization to ecological civilization. The concept of “Eco-city” regards the fighting of the environmental pollution and the pursuing of beautiful natural environment as the starting points. With the progress and development of society and the science and technology, the concept and connotation are also expanding. At present, practical activities of Eco-city have been spread all over the world and these cities embody the concept of the ecology and the sustainable development in some aspects according to their own characteristics.