张謇建城思想探源

Exploration on Origination of Zhang Qian’s Idea of City Building

张謇在中国早期现代化的实践过程中 ,对近代南通城市的建设可称之为典范 ,同英国霍华德“田园城市”的理论不谋而合。张謇建城思想方面的许多先进理念 ,其思想渊源主要来自于爱国的情愫、改革社会的崇高理想、重视人居环境的人文精神、环保意识、高瞻远瞩的世界眼光和兴办事业的规划意识。所以一开始城市的空间布局就是一城三镇、城乡相间的格局 ;接着又全面经营、协调发展、自主规划和建设 ,成为城市建设的楷模。所以吴良镛院士认为 :“张謇先生经营南通堪称中国近代第一城”。

Zhang Qian’s idea of constructing Nantong city can be regarded as a model in ea rly Chinese modernization. His idea coincides with Howard’s theory of “country -style city”. His advanced idea of city building derived from his love for the country, lofty wish to reform the society, attention to living environment, env ironmental awareness, long views and awareness to start business. Therefore, he built the city in the form of a city with three towns scattering in the city reg ularly. Also, he planed and developed the city in harmony. He was therefore said to have built the first city in modern China by Wu Liangyong, a Chinese academi cian.