Seoul : the making of a metropolis

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Seoul : the making of a metropolis

Joochul Kim and Sang-Chuel Choe

(World cities series)

J. Wiley, 1997

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Bibliography: p. [236]-249

Includes index

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Description

Examines the emergence of Seoul from a small walled-in city to a modern metropolis, providing a case study for urban planners and geographers throughout the world. The text provides a description of factors affecting the growth of Seoul. Seoul continues to face huge challenges. Its impressive growth took place during only 30 - 35 years, the population exploded, physical size expanded continuously, economic development intensified and industries diversified. Seoul with a current population of more than 11 million has become a dominant capital city. With a force of strong political decentralization, Seoul confronts an even greater challenge of learning to work with citizens and creating a liveable city.

Table of Contents

Seoul: An Emerging International City. Population and Economic Growth in Seoul and Seoul Metropolitan Region. Urban Land Use and Transportation. Housing, Urban Growth, and Urban Redevelopment. City Planning, Administration, and Finance. Urban Form. Conclusions: What Challenges Lie Ahead? References. Further Reading. Index.

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