ABSTRACT
Beijing is the capital of China and borders Hebei Province and Tianjin Municipality (Figure 1). As the capital, it is sensitive to global contexts, national politics, and development policies; it is also one of the largest and most internationalized cities in China. Its development and planning experiences reflect reforms and transition taking place in Chinese cities. In 2010, the city was composed of 16 districts and two counties, with a total land area of 16,410 km2. The city can be divided into three zones including the core city, inner suburban, and outer suburban (Feng, Zhou, & Wu, 2008).
