Nature-based solution for the development of Laos-China high-speed railway stations surrounding Area

Abstract

Natural framework is an important factor in the sustainable development of urban spaces. High-speed railway stations are considered one of the driving forces for urban development, the spaces around the stations are important public central areas in urban development orientation. The Laos-China high-speed railway has been put into operation in 2021, however the space around high-speed railway stations has not been studied to come up with development solutions suitable to the national context and characteristics of each station. Therefore, it is necessary to provide solutions for developing space around Laos high-speed railway stations based on the natural framework. The research is based on liturerature review, secondary data methodologies to classify the natural characteristics of each station area, thereby providing development orientation according to the natural framework of Laos high-speed railway stations. The conclusion proposes to classify the area around HSR station into 3 types with distinct characteristics, thereby orienting the development of spaces as well as proposes future research directions.

Key words: Nature-based solution; natural framework; LaosChina high-speed railway; HSR station.