Application of Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) in China: A Case Study of Shanghai Hongqiao Tiandi

Huang Huang; Lixia Li

doi:10.63313/EBM.9132

Authors

Huang Huang Business School, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China Author
Lixia Li Business School, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63313/EBM.9132

Keywords:

TOD, Urban Rail Transit, Shanghai

Abstract

Since the initiation of reform and opening-up, the level of urbanization in China has continuously risen. The influx of rural labor into urban areas has significantly accelerated urban economic growth, while simultaneously imposing increased burdens on municipal transportation systems and the environment. Currently, Shanghai's urbanization rate has reached 88.7%, making it the city with the highest level of urbanization in China. Consequently, scientific urban planning and design have become particularly crucial. In recent years, the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) model has emerged as a mainstream paradigm in urban construction. Urban operational plans in major cities across the nation have been formulated with reference to this model, yielding substantial success.However, certain issues persist in the application of the TOD model, leading to suboptimal outcomes in some areas. This paper focuses on case studies of Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) applications in Chinese cities. By integrating domestic and international TOD practices, it analyzes the development strategies and implementation of the TOD model in Shanghai Hongqiao Tiandi. This paper first consolidates the current development status of the TOD model in China, reviews the relevant literature, and clarifies the specific research questions. Subsequently, it identifies existing issues within the current development context and analyzes their underlying causes.Subsequently, the study conducts an analysis of the TOD complex at Shanghai Hongqiao Tiandi, summarizing the experiences gained from its application. Finally, the paper concludes by summarizing the findings and proposing targeted recommendations to serve as a reference for the development of the TOD model in other regions.

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