Infrastructure First: The 'Underground before Above-ground' Principle in Fujian's Urban Planning
Geographic Connections Fuzhou, Xiamen, Quanzhou, Zhangzhou, Sanming, Nanping, Longyan, Putian, Shaowu, Yong’an, Ningde, Shishi, Wuyishan, Fu’an, Zhangping, Fuqing, Lianjiang, Yongtai, Minhou, Changle, Shaxian. Introduction: The Invisible Lifeline of a City In modern urban governance, people often marvel at the skyline of skyscrapers while ignoring the “nervous system” buried deep underground. As a strategic hub on China’s southeast coast, Fujian’s urban construction history dates back to the Han Dynasty’s Ye City 2,200 years ago. However, the real efficiency of a modern city is determined by the invisible engineering labeled as “Underground First, Above-ground Second” (先地下、后地上) in planning charts. ...