Der grüne Beitrag zum Gesamtkunstwerk Nantong

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The ongoing rapid urbanization in China prompts the exploration of alternative options, highlighting the biography and contributions of Zhang Jian (1895-1926), a notable official-scholar and reformer. His work in Nantong, Yangtze River Delta, has garnered significant historical attention. This study aims to fill a research gap by examining Zhang Jian's role as a pioneer of modern urban greening in China. It investigates whether urban greening reflects a transfer of planning concepts from industrialized societies to China, suggesting that the rich green heritage of Chinese cities may have been overlooked during urban modernization. Additionally, it explores how to enhance conservation efforts through a GIS-based Historical Information System, using Nantong's green heritage as a case study. The work includes a comprehensive state of research, a summary of Zhang Jian’s biography with a focus on his environmental interests, and an overview of Nantong’s natural dynamics. It documents urban history through historical maps that reveal differing perceptions of nature and society. Empirical evidence of Zhang Jian’s green initiatives is analyzed, including parks, green schools, and reforestation efforts. The study highlights the philosophical underpinnings of these designs, blending Daoist, Confucian, and Buddhist concepts with Western influences. It concludes with a proposal for preserving early 20th-century industrial landscapes as an