S&S Student Activity 10.3: Development Decisions
Activity 10.3: Development Decisions
Your challenge is to determine the best use for approximately 200 acres of undeveloped land located just outside the Outer City of Beijing. The property’s proximity to Beijing makes it desirable for many commercial ventures, but it is also valuable in its undeveloped state as a potential nature preserve.
The property cannot be developed without approval by the city’s land-use committee. Eight groups have come forward with proposals to make use of the land.
Web Resources: Research for the Debate
These links will help you get started on your research. Scroll down to find your group, then follow the links.
Background Information
Beijing History (1)
Beijing History (2)
These two sites give a historical perspective on modern day Beijing. Both have links to current news.
1. Residential Area
The National Association of Home Builders
Housing Renewal in Beijing
Housing in China
2. Car Factory
Chinese Auto Industry
Cars: Automobile Companies in China
China’s Car Industry
China Automobile Forecast
3. Park/Nature Preserve
Difficulties and Achievements of China’s Forestry Development
The Nature Conservatory in China
4. Nuclear Power Plant
Nuclear Energy Agency
Nuclear Power in China
5. Agriculture
Intensive Sustainable Agriculture in China
6. Water Reservoir
Information on China’s Supply and Use of Water
China’s Water Problems
Conserving Water in China is a Solution
7. Wastewater Treatment Plant
Sewage World
Wastewater Pollution in China
8. Amusement Park
FunGuide’s Amusement Parks in China
Design a Roller Coaster
Chinese Amusement Parks