中国国土经济学会理事长：都市圈、城市群的范围并非越大越好

Core Insights - The article discusses the significant achievements in urban construction and regional development during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, with an urbanization rate projected to reach 67% by the end of 2024, indicating that 940 million people will live in cities and towns [1] - The transition from rapid urbanization to stable development is highlighted, emphasizing a shift from large-scale expansion to improving existing urban quality and efficiency [1][6] - The primary task of the new urbanization strategy is to promote the urbanization of the agricultural transfer population, focusing on equal access to public services rather than merely resolving household registration issues [8][9] Urbanization and Regional Development - Urbanization is moving from a rapid growth phase to a stable development phase, with a focus on enhancing the quality of urbanization [6][7] - The core of regional coordinated development remains consistent, aiming to reduce disparities in GDP, living standards, and public services across regions [6][7] - The new urbanization strategy emphasizes the importance of improving the quality of urbanization and ensuring that the agricultural transfer population can integrate into urban life [8][9] Urban Agglomeration and City Group Development - The size of urban agglomerations and city groups should be determined by the connections between cities and their radiation capabilities, rather than aiming for larger sizes [2][13] - The implementation of approved urban agglomeration plans is crucial, with a focus on establishing regional cooperation mechanisms [2][13] - The development of urban agglomerations and city groups should promote coordinated development among large, medium, and small cities, creating a rational urban and spatial system [14] Challenges in Agricultural Population Urbanization - The urbanization of the agricultural transfer population faces challenges, particularly in accessing equal public services and social welfare [8][9] - The misconception that household registration is directly tied to public service provision has led to difficulties for many agricultural workers in urban areas [9] - The focus should shift from household registration rates to the urbanization rate of the resident population, emphasizing the need for equal public service provision regardless of registration status [9] Recommendations for Future Development - To address the challenges of urbanization, it is essential to break down administrative barriers and enhance transportation networks connecting core cities with surrounding areas [12][13] - The planning of urban agglomerations should prioritize optimizing spatial layouts and defining the functional roles of different cities to avoid excessive competition [15] - The government and market must collaborate to establish regional cooperation mechanisms for effective urban agglomeration development [13][15]