Abstract
Based on data from aerial photographs the form, material component, and structure of the urban surface of Shanghai Proper are quantitatively mapped, classified, and analyzed. Relationships between the characteristic of the land cover and urban problems are identified. Urban surfaces include natural features such as open water and culture surfaces such as tile roofs, and concrete surfaces. A quantitative analysis of the land cover reveals the historical development of Shanghai and the emergence of an urban basin with the taller buildings at the perimeter, not in the central city. The study also reveals sections of the city where natural hazards such as flooding and other environmental problems do occur. Such techniques which analyze the built environment are useful for determining the future growth of Shanghai Proper.
Recommended Citation
Jinan, Li and Kanghua, Tao
(1994)
"The Urban Surface of Shanghai Proper,"
The Geographical Bulletin: Vol. 36:
Iss.
1, Article 4.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/thegeographicalbulletin/vol36/iss1/4
