Implementation Strategies of TOD in Rail Transit Line 3 of Shenzhen

Abstract

This paper studies the development strategies of rail transit-oriented development (RTOD) with the case study of rail transit line 3 in Shenzhen. The land use situation, land ownership and land-use potentiality are analyzed. Land development strategies along rail transit are studied. The zoning system is established from two levels (station type and layer). A set of exploitation intensity index values for various type areas is formulated as the land development control guidelines. The implementation strategies and control requirements for land development are proposed. The development strategies for important areas are discussed. The research results provide support for the development of Shenzhen’s rail transit line 3 and land planning and management. They may be useful for reference in other cities in China. Transit-oriented development (TOD) (Wang Jingyuan, 2007) is generally accepted as an effective strategy to realize sustainable urban development. Rail transit is the transport mode with the greatest degree of realization of TOD. Rail transit construction has entered a peak period with the launching of the second phase in Shenzhen. This provides a good opportunity for the implementation of urban development strategies of TOD. As a link connecting the city center and Longgang sub-center, Rail transit line 3 was planned as a model line for implementing TOD. The construction of rail transit line 3 has a significant positive effect on the development of the areas along this line (e.g., old city reconstruction, industrial development, Shenhui Road reconstruction, development of the functional areas and high intensity development). The coordinated and integrated development of the urban rail transit (URT) and land use will be promoted. Simultaneous optimization of economic structure and spatial structure will be realized ultimately. The correct development strategies and effective measures of implementation are the key to the success of TOD (Wang, 2009). This study is based on the detailed plan of rail transit line 3 in Shenzhen. The successful experiences of RTOD are summarized at home and abroad. The land use situation, land ownership and land-use potentiality are analyzed. And then, the land development strategies along rail transit are studied. The zoning system is established. A set of exploitation intensity index values for various type areas is formulated as land development control guidelines. The development strategies of important areas which would be developed recently are discussed.