The current thesis is a study on the mega-events as an important catalyst for urban transformation by careful studies on the mega-events hosted by Guangzhou, including the 6th National Games and the 9th National Games, analyzing their influence on the urban structure on Guangzhou from the three aspects: function planning, public service facilities and post-event. On the basis of the above studies, the author proposes the principles of urban new town development with mega-events as the catalyst with a case study on the 2010 Asian Games, analyzing Guangzhou Asian Games Town development with comparison between its strategic role and its proper role, between the ideal and the reality from the following five aspects: brand effect, exemplary role, real estate development, urban facilities and tourism. The author advocates that a rational and pragmatic attitude should be kept and proposes strategic advices on the sustainable development of Asian Games Town.
The Processes Analysis of Urbanization, Spatial Articulation, Social Change and Social Capital Difference in the Dynamics of New Town Development in the Fringe Area of Makassar City (Case Study: In Metro Tanjung Bunga Area, Makassar City)