Abstract
Asian people, in general, represent distinctly different cultures and life styles than those in western nations. Their travel behavior is largely affected by the natural factors and cultural factors in terms of value and thinking systems. Traditionally, Asian countries establish their own city and transport planning concepts which are reflected in the city's form and planning concepts. The objective of this chapter is to address these fundamental factors to be considered in planning in an Asian context.
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Ieda, H. (2010). Fundamental Asian Conditions: Geography, Climate, Thoughts, and Lifestyles. In: Ieda, H. (eds) Sustainable Urban Transport in an Asian Context. cSUR-UT Series: Library for Sustainable Urban Regeneration, vol 9. Springer, Tokyo. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-4-431-93954-2_1
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