With the deepening implementation of the Rural Revitalization Strategy, the improvement of rural human settlements has become a crucial focus for achieving comprehensive rural revitalization. This special issue centers on the optimization and enhancement of rural human settlements in China, exploring pathways for the synergistic development of ecology, society, and economy. Through interdisciplinary perspectives, it examines how to protect the ecological environment while improving the quality of life for rural residents and promoting social equity and economic growth. The issue will cover policy innovations, technological applications, community participation, and practical case studies, aiming to provide theoretical support and practical guidance for the improvement of rural human settlements and to advance the goals of sustainable rural development.
Keywords:
Rural human settlements
Ecological protection
Social equity
Economic development
Rural revitalization
Sustainable development
Community participation
Policy innovation
Technological application
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