Abstract Build an evaluation index system for an ecologically livable city, investigate the ecological livable level of Zhuzhou City from the perspective of residents’ satisfaction, study the influencing factors of residents’ satisfaction by using exploratory factor analysis, analysis of variance and correlation analysis, and calculate the ecological livable level of Zhuzhou City and its four main urban areas. The research results show that: (1) The satisfaction evaluation of ecological livability in Zhuzhou City is mainly composed of four-dimensional factors: urban participation, human settlements, urban security, and human settlements economy, and the impact effect shows a decreasing trend. (2) There are significant differences in the satisfaction evaluation of various factors in terms of residents’ age, educational background, and length of residence, and there is a significant negative correlation between residents’ sense of belonging and satisfaction. (3) The overall satisfaction level of ecological livability in Zhuzhou is general. Among the four main urban areas, Lushong District has the highest satisfaction score, and Hetang District has the lowest score. On this basis, put forward targeted policy suggestions to improve the ecological livability of Zhuzhou City.

Abstract Building a sustainable, ecological, and livable city is the inevitable choice of current urban development. The evaluation of ecologically livable cities plays an important role in guiding the construction direction and development trend of ecologically livable cities. From the aspects of economic development, infrastructure, ecological environment, and social people’s livelihood, build an urban ecological livable evaluation index system, use the entropy weight method to determine the index weight, and use the matter-element analysis method to build an evaluation model to evaluate the construction of ecological livable cities in Guiyang City, Guizhou Province, from 2005 to 2015. Research shows: that from 2005 to 2015, the level of ecological livability in Guiyang increased significantly, realizing the development transformation from “not livable” to “ideal livable”, but the level of “ideal livable” was unstable in 2015. The key factors restricting the construction of an ecologically livable city in Guiyang are the insufficient area of urban roads, the low comprehensive utilization rate of industrial solid waste, and the insufficient investment in the transformation and protection of the ecological environment. The matter-element model can not only obtain the comprehensive quality information of the research object but also reveal the differentiation information of individual indicators, which is suitable for the evaluation of ecologically livable cities.

Abstract Eco-livable city is a word that has been frequently seen in major media in recent years and has become the construction goal of many cities at home and abroad. At present, most of the construction of ecological cities or livable cities is based on objective indicators and rarely considers the important subjective indicator of residents’ satisfaction. Using the questionnaire survey method, from the perspective of residents’ satisfaction, the path of building an ecologically livable city in Foshan is discussed, the weak links in Foshan’s ecologically livable construction are obtained, and the priority development path of Foshan’s ecologically livable city construction is proposed. Foshan’s urban planners and builders provide some references, and hope to provide references for the ecological livability construction of cities similar to Foshan.

Abstract Ecological garden city is a healthy and harmonious urban development model. A set of urban comprehensive evaluation index systems is established, including three primary indexes and 18 secondary indexes. The weight of each index is determined by the entropy method. The statistical results show that the construction level of the ecological garden city in Suihua City in 2016 was at a medium level. This paper analyzes the problems existing in the construction of an ecological garden city in Suihua City, Heilongjiang Province, and puts forward corresponding countermeasures to provide a reference for the construction of an ecological garden city in Suihua City.

Abstract The purpose of this work is to compare and analyze the two opposite urban development models of compact cities and decentralized cities through five axes and determine which model is most suitable to promote urban coexistence and sustainability. Therefore, this paper makes a literature study on the coexistence and sustainability of cities and the characteristics of the two urban development models of compact cities and decentralized cities. The two models are compared and distinguished through five axes so that they can be compared under the variables of coexistence and sustainability. In the most revealing survey results, it was pointed out that compact cities are the most appropriate urban development model. Therefore, under the principles of compatibility, solidarity, and sustainability, cities are not only a “living space” but also a “space for living together”. The main conclusion is that in order to achieve urban coexistence and sustainability, a relevant urban development model and citizen commitment are needed.

Abstract Natural and man-made disasters, including terrorism, pose very complex challenges to urban management decision makers at the international level, who must respond correctly without adequate economic and technological resources. Therefore, it is important to consider urban resilience actions as a cohesive factor conducive to appropriate land planning. Starting with the multidisciplinary research of the Autumnal Equinox Technical University and based on the sustainable and emergency urban approach initiative proposed by the Inter-American Development Bank, as a public tool for the urban development of the county, the urban resilience improvement plan of La Concordia County, Ecuador, was formulated. As the main conclusion, this study reveals the importance of urban elasticity in urban development planning and proves the effectiveness of multidisciplinary research in urban development planning and construction.

Abstract The present report is based on a consideration of the environmental, economic, and social challenges facing urban and rural areas in Latin America, many of which are the result of structural changes experienced by the region in recent decades. The main purpose of this document is to demonstrate the urgent need to link urban and rural spaces to meet the challenges that will move the Latin American region towards sustainable development. Focus on ecological areas, such as resilient urban-rural systems that interact in a sustainable manner. This is reflected in the author’s experience and the cases recorded in the literature. To this end, an integrated approach is proposed between natural (ecosystems) and socio-economic components (communities) in rural and urban areas and between them, characterized by semi-rural and semi-urban arrangements. As a conclusion, a reform is proposed to overcome the adaptive sectoral actions in the current development model, which is characterized by exclusivity, inefficiency, and unsustainability.

Abstract This paper is the product of the author’s academic research, personal reflection, professional experience, and technical suggestions on the urban evolution of Lima City, Peru, from 1535 to 2020, the urban planning evolution of Lima Callao from 1949 to 2020, and the sustainable development of Lima Callao Megalopolis, Peru, in 2050. From this perspective, the purpose of this paper is to think about the urban evolution of Lima from colonial Lima to big city Lima from 1535 to 2020 and the evolution of Lima Callao urban planning from 1949 to 2020. Similarly, technical proposals were submitted to promote the sustainable urban development planning of Lima Callao Megalopolis to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Peru’s independence (2021), the 500th anniversary of the Lima Spain Foundation (2035), and the second half of the 21st century (2050). Within the framework of the 2030 agenda for sustainable development, the new urban agenda, and the changing national reconstruction plan.

Abstract Objective: The application of sustainable development in urban planning and development is a key issue in the management and practice of urbanization in academic and professional circles. Although its importance has been recognized separately, there is now a need for an integrated discussion on planning, urban development, and sustainability. The purpose is to clarify their meaning and explore their compatibility space and limitations, which increases knowledge in this field. Methodology: Through the systematic study of specific literature, this paper makes a critical study of the recent cases of the interaction of these terms, focusing on the diversity of their methods and materials. The complexity of achieving sustainable urban planning and development is emphasized and discussed. Result: The results show that people are more and more interested in the research in this field. Cities can be one of the most advantageous areas for addressing ecological issues through strategic, multi-scale, innovative, visionary, and educational planning, derived from participatory processes, assessed by indicators, and agreed upon by stakeholders at all levels. Originality: In order to clarify these mechanisms, suggestions for further research are also put forward.

Abstract Building an ecological city is the main way to implement the “five in one” overall layout and important content to promote the construction of ecological civilization. The establishment of an ecocity evaluation system is particularly necessary for the construction of ecocity. This paper comprehensively combs the research literature on ecocity evaluation, analyzes the relevant literature from three aspects: evaluation method, evaluation dimension, and evaluation index system, and puts forward suggestions on the existing ecocity evaluation methods.