A study on urban growth boundary delimitation: The case of Baoji, Weinan and Ankang urban master plan

Abstract

This paper analyzes urban growth boundary delimitation in the urban master plan in Shaanxi Province and chooses Baoji, Weinan and Ankang as the research object. The three cities have delimited urban growth boundaries. This paper compares interrelationships between urban spatial structure, urban size, delimitation of the four areas, boundaries of planning area, natural boundaries, artificial boundaries and central urban area urban growth boundary delimitation. Based on the analysis of influence factors of urban growth boundary delimitation in central urban areas the three cities, this paper puts forward suggestions on detailing regulations, perfecting contents, highlighting timeliness and emphasizing on coordination.