Analysis onDevelopment modes of Mining and Industrial Towns in Northern Shaanxi Province: A National Spatial Planning Perspective

Against the background of National Spatial Planning, this paper analyzes main factors that influence the development of mining industrial cities in China.With requirements from the National Spatial Planning, this paper discusses how this spatial framework is being integrated with urban development in cities with mining as its pillar industry and examines existing problems. With an investigation of mining and industrial cities in Northern Shaanxi Province, the author identifies five modes of urban development in cities with mining as its pillar industry. The categorization is based on ideas from the National Spatial Planning framework. This research contributes to current theoretical discussions and provides empirical reference for coordinated development of mining and industrial urban area and regions.