Preliminary communication
https://doi.org/10.21860/j.11.1.12
Urban Health and Happiness in Hutongs and Highrises
Hans-Martin Sass
; Institute of Philosophy, Ruhr University, Bochum, Federa Republic of Germany / Kennedy Institute, Georgetown University, Washington DC, United States of America / Renmin University, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
Abstract
Urban bodies are complex integrated adjustable systems (CIAS), in flexible interaction with
their natural, cultural, economic and political biotopes. Small entangled communities such as
hutongs, existing in China for over 1000 years, and modern high-rise apartment buildings to a
different extent represent more or less healthy and stable communities, based on interpersonal
and interfamilial interaction, trust and solidarity, shared interest and involvement in sports,
arts, gardening, social and other activities. Urban and other communities are interconnected
by common history, narratives and visions, religions and internet cyberspaces. Religions and
new internet communities extend beyond the local communities of hutongs, apartment
buildings, cities and businesses; they may support or threaten local urban community and
coherence.
Keywords
biotope, cyberspace, geospace, groupiness, happiness, hutong, highrise, urban health
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240222
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Publication date:
18.6.2020.
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