TU Delft_ Urbanism_ Divya Gunnam_ Resilient City Networks_ GBA, China

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Peri-urban area

The peri-urban areas across the GBA are under a constant threat of urban sprawl and loss of identity. The area near the Panyu district has huge infrastructure networks cutting through them. It houses several old abandoned built areas like old factories and old houses that are in the need of regeneration and restructuring. It also houses agricultural lands and fish ponds. The presence of the industries add to the air and land pollution of the surrounding areas.

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