This article represents the results of research on improvement of the Shanghai micro-district with the use of selected eco-friendly architectural and planning solutions and identification of the main ways to solve the problem of eco-urban development in Shanghai which are the following: land management, population management, clean energy sources and “green” consumption. Research is based on analysis and calculations on main trends of the theory and practical experience of construction of eco-cities in China and in the world.

The results of research represented in the article relate to ecological modernization and reconstruction of urban environment on the example of planning efficient usage and improvement of former industrial zones territories of Shanghai city. A one of them is Taopu district. The main criteria and content of environmental assessment are developed. The territories were redeveloped with taking into account environmental potential of the urban areas on the base of calculations carried out and analysis of data obtained. Planning for further use of the former Taopu industrial zone could help the theory and practical experience of construction of eco-cities in China and in the world.