Application of the Ecotone Theory in Construction of Urban Eco-waterfront

Ecotone is regarded widely by scholars of both ecology and environment recently because of its special status in ecological system. The paper described the Ecotone theory and summed up its basic characteristics and function after annotation of its definition. After many kinds of functions and their own characteristic of modern urban waterfront were anal sized, the principle of ldquoecology firstrdquo under insuring of stability and safety while constructing urban waterfront was proposed. It indicated that, we should pay attention to the integrative design way combining with landscape form, ecological technology and different urban functions. It will provide valuable references for construction of natural, beautiful and healthy urban waterfront.