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Journal of Chinese

Architecture and Urbanism

ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Pragmatic strategies for enhancing the

implementation of urban and spatial planning: A
case study of Jinan, Shandong, China

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Feroze Nazia 1 , Farooq Muhammad Sabil * , Cheng Tong Shun 1 ,
Hao Ruining 2 , Faisal Feroze 3 , and Javed Muhammad Danish 4
1 Department of Political Science, The Zhou Enlai School of Government (ZSG) in Nankai University,
Tianjin, China
2 School of Business, Qilu Institute of Technology, Jinan, Shandong, China
3 Department of Business Administration, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
4 School of Law, The Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, Wuhan, Hubei, China

Abstract
Efficient implementation of urban and spatial planning is essential for achieving
*Corresponding author: sustainable urban growth. Nevertheless, various obstacles frequently arise, resulting
Farooq Muhammad Sabil
(sabil.farooq123@qlit.edu.cn) in inconsistencies between planned objectives and their actual outcomes. This study
focuses on pragmatic strategies to improve the implementation of urban and spatial
Citation: Nazia, F., Sabil, F.M.,
Shun, C.T., Ruining, H., Feroze, F. planning, with Jinan, Shandong province, China, as a case study. By thoroughly
& Danish, J.M. (2025). Pragmatic analyzing existing challenges and prospective enhancements, the study aims to offer
strategies for enhancing the practical insights for improving the effectiveness and efficiency of planning initiatives
implementation of urban and
spatial planning: A case study of in the city. Utilizing a combination of qualitative interviews, focus groups, and
Jinan, Shandong, China. Journal of quantitative surveys, the study identifies significant barriers to implementation and
Chinese Architecture and Urbanism, explores viable solutions. By examining the experiences and viewpoints of diverse
7(2): 3533.
https://doi.org/10.36922/jcau.3533 stakeholders involved in the planning process, the study offers targeted, practical
recommendations tailored to Jinan’s unique context. These findings contribute to
Received: April 29, 2024 a deeper understanding of the challenges faced in urban planning implementation
Revised: August 12, 2025 and offer valuable guidance for policymakers, planners, and practitioners striving to
Accepted: August 21, 2024 improve planning practices in Jinan and other regions.
Published online: November 27,
2024 Keywords: Urban planning; Spatial planning; Plan implementation; Jinan; Shandong;
Copyright: © 2024 Author(s). China
This is an open-access article
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Non-Commercial 4.0 International
(CC BY-NC 4.0), which permits all 1. Introduction
non-commercial use, distribution,
and reproduction in any medium, Urban and spatial planning is crucial in guiding city development, promoting sustainable
provided the original work is growth, and improving citizens’ quality of life (Klopp & Petretta, 2020). Urban
properly cited. planning encompasses a variety of activities, including regulating land use, developing
Publisher’s Note: AccScience infrastructure, managing transportation systems, conserving the environment, and
Publishing remains neutral with fostering social equity in urban areas (Grimm et al., 2008). Effective strategic planning is
regard to jurisdictional claims in
published maps and institutional crucial for addressing the intricate obstacles encountered by rapidly growing urban areas,
affiliations. encompassing population growth, economic integration, environmental deterioration,

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