abstract :
Four underground resources have been identified as having long-term potential to support sustainable urban development: underground space, groundwater (geowater), and geothermal energy. The utilization of these resources suggests a new paradigm for economic development—underground urbanization. A new management approach, called the “Deep City Method,” has been introduced to help decision-makers integrate the global potential of urban underground resources into city-scale planning.
Part 1 aims to introduce the concept, process, and initial applications in Switzerland. Part 2 focuses on demonstrating policy insights for new urban scenarios in China and investment strategies for project cost viability. Specifically, Part 2 presents a comprehensive methodology for evaluating underground resources in Suzhou Municipality, China, to develop a three-dimensional zoning framework. Strategic areas in Suzhou are selected to assess feasibility and site selection tools.
Finally, a new underground economic index, the “Underground Cost Efficiency Premium,” is proposed to assist project developers in justifying the competitiveness of underground development. The deep-level operational research outlines methods and case studies in Suzhou, following strategic research introduced in Part 1. Specific operational steps are carried out and demonstrated within an integrated planning process, as shown in Figure 2, making the approach adaptable and transferable to other cities worldwide. A multi-scale method is employed to illustrate the practical applications of the Deep City Method.
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