LXIV. Guangzhou, China.
Guangzhou, China.
Guangzhou is the capital city of Guangdong Province, one of China’s four first-tier cities, and the economic center of southern China. With over 2,200 years of history, it also serves as the starting point of China’s Maritime Silk Road. The Pearl River flows through this major trade hub, which is renowned for its high-density urban structure and vibrant economic activities.
Population:
Urban: 18,827,000 people
Metro: 36,906,900 people
Area:
Urban: 7473.4 km2
Metro: 13,692.2 km2
Population Density:
Urban Average: 2,519.20 people/km2
Metro Average: 2,695.47 people/km2
Politics:
The Guangzhou Municipal Government is the administrative authority responsible for the comprehensive governance and regional development of Guangzhou. The mayor is appointed by the Guangdong Provincial Government and approved by the Guangzhou People’s Congress, while other key leadership positions are elected by the People’s Congress. As one of the key cities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, the Guangzhou Municipal Government places great emphasis on international cooperation and regional integration. To attract and retain talent, Guangzhou has introduced programs and policy reforms, offering skilled professionals better living and employment conditions to boost innovation and diversify its workforce.
TYPOLOGY STUDY
Guangzhou, China: High-Density Building Typologies.
Guangzhou, China: Urban Void Typologies.
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