Second, an international metropolis. The so-called international metropolis refers to those world-class cities with superior political, economic and scientific strength, economic, political, scientific and cultural exchanges with the world or most countries, and global influence. The key point to understand the concept of international metropolis is "influence", which is based on certain economic strength. This influence ability is not only a dynamic process of change, but also a relatively comparative concept.
Third, green cities. It is a new trend of urban development in the era of globalization to walk into the green, embrace the forest and build an ecological civilized city where man and nature live in harmony. Green city means comprehensive pollution control, efficient use of resources, and harmonious coexistence between man and nature. Green cities need reasonable planning and layout, perfect infrastructure system and good environmental quality. Dr. Liu Aying, consultant of EU environmental economic project, stressed that building a green city requires citizens to enhance their awareness of environmental protection and protect their living environment while minimizing energy consumption and pollutant emissions. Having a green city means having a healthy life. Green is the eternal pursuit of human beings, and forests are people's ideal homes. Promote the development of urban forest to the height of urban brand strategy, and plan and build a green future of the city with world vision and scientific concept. To build a competitive green city and present a beautiful home with bluer sky, greener land and clearer water to the citizens, we must integrate the concept of "green, healthy and safe" and strive to enhance the green competitiveness of the city. Good natural ecology is the best "business card" of a city.
Four, three-dimensional city (three-dimensional city; Three-dimensional city). Three-dimensional city is a new urban construction scheme elaborated by Feng Lun, the chairman of Vantone Group, a famous entrepreneur and business thinker in China, at the China International Forum on Business Climate Change in Copenhagen on the evening of February 8, 2009. The main content of the plan is to build a construction area of 6 million to/kloc-0.00 million square meters on about two square kilometers of land, which can accommodate/kloc-0.50 million to 200,000 people. The average height of buildings in a three-dimensional city is estimated to be about 400 meters, the maximum height is 500 meters, and the floor area ratio is as high as 5. People live and work here, and the functions needed by the city can be reflected here.
5. A global city, also known as a world-class city, refers to a city that directly affects global affairs at the social, economic, cultural or political level. The word "global city" was first coined by Saskia Sassen in 199 1 year, as opposed to megacity.
Sixth, leisure city. Leisure city is a city developed around leisure industry, or a city with leisure industry as the leading industry and leisure culture as its temperament and soul. A city with modern urban leisure concept, international leisure environment and standardized leisure facilities, providing personalized leisure services and international leisure image. Building a leisure city will play a great role in developing the huge market of leisure industry and promoting the development of tourism, culture and entertainment, physical fitness, education and training, community service, trade and retail, finance and insurance, electronic information and many other industries.
Seven, innovative cities are. An innovative city refers to a city that is driven by innovative elements such as science and technology, knowledge, manpower, culture and system, and has a high-end radiation and leading role in other regions. The connotation of innovative city is generally embodied in the innovation of concept, development mode, mechanism and system, opening to the outside world, enterprise management and urban management.
Eight, low-carbon city low-carbon city. It refers to a city with low-carbon economy as its development model and direction, citizens with low-carbon life as their concept and behavior characteristics, and government official management with low-carbon society as its construction specimen and blueprint. At present, low-carbon cities have become the common pursuit of the whole world. Many international metropolises are proud of building and developing low-carbon cities, paying attention to the minimization of costs in the process of economic development, the harmonious coexistence between man and nature, and the comfort and tolerance of human nature.
9. International Garden City. The "International Garden City (Community)" competition is called the "International Competition for the Most Livable Cities and Communities in the World", which is internationally recognized as the "Green Oscar" competition and one of the highest honors in the field of urban construction and community management in the world. The competition and prize were recognized by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and jointly sponsored by the International Association of Parks (IFPRA) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The competition comprehensively selected the best livable practice mode of cities and communities in the world from six aspects: "landscape improvement, heritage management, public participation, healthy lifestyle, environmental protection practice and future planning".
Ten, the port city. Located along the coast of rivers, lakes, oceans and other waters, it has a port and has the function of land and water transportation hub. The formation and development of port cities are largely influenced and restricted by natural geographical conditions, socio-economic conditions and national economic policies. In the late feudal society of China, some famous port cities, such as Panyu (now Guangzhou), Mingzhou (now Ningbo) and Quanzhou, were all formed at the crossroads of water transport (mostly in Hekou District). Among them, cities with superior geographical location and port conditions (such as Guangzhou) have developed continuously and become important economic and trade centers today. The development of modern industry and transportation, the progress of navigation technology and the strengthening of international economic ties have promoted the prosperity of the original port cities and the growth of new port cities, such as Dalian, Qingdao, Yantai and Zhanjiang in China. Ports are favorable conditions for urban development.
Eleven, the national environmental protection model city. "Environmental protection model city" is a typical example of following and implementing the sustainable development strategy and achieving results. It is the development direction and goal of China city at the beginning of 2 1 century, and it is the highest honor of environmental protection in China. Its main signs are: prosperity of social civilization, rapid economic development, virtuous ecological cycle, rational utilization of resources, good environmental quality, beautiful and clean city, comfortable and convenient life, and healthy and long life of residents. Assessment indicators * * * have two parts: basic conditions and assessment indicators. The basic condition is ***3, and the assessment indicators are divided into 24 indicators in four categories: social economy, environmental quality, environmental construction and environmental management.
12. twin cities. Twin cities or twin cities refers to the pairing of towns or cities unrelated to geography or politics in order to increase residents or cultural exchanges. Twin cities usually has similar size or other characteristics, but this is not always the case. Sometimes there is a larger area for such pairing, such as Hainan Province in People's Republic of China (PRC) and Jeju Island in South Korea. Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China (PRC) has also formed sister cities with more than ten cities including Fukuoka, Los Angeles and Sydney.