Evolution of Theory on Regional Planning

Because of the characteristics such as whole,comprehensive and complexity etc.of the regions,it is important for the regions to carry on reasonable planning,and the right theories are necessary to guide the regional planning.The article discussed the evolution of the regional planning according to the formation,production,development and different meaning of theories of regional planning.It also divided the planning theories into three stages: the formation stage of the classic regional planning thought,the creation stage of the traditional regional planning theories,the development stage of modern regional planning theories,then discussed the practice of theories on each stage.The paper thoug that regional planning theories do not become system at early stage.The traditional regional planning theories mainly was a medium promoting regional economic growth with its application in regional planning,mainly study how to carry out elements to optimize and integrate at the aspect of spatial structure,industry layout and development strategy mode etc.in order to carry out regional economic growth.Modern regional planning theories are applied on regional planning to realize economic growth by the coordinated development of society,economy and environment,but not just economic growth,or social progress and ecological environment protection.In the end,the paper approached: 1) the perspectives of the planning theories in the future and thought sustainable development was an eternal theme;2) the theories,such as dynamic planning,regional control,will get a development;3) regional planning theories will get a creative application.