Abstract: According to the regional distribution characteristics of Wuhan’s economy, the development pattern of Wuhan’s plate econony is divided into two scalesthe first scale consists of 3 big plates and the second of several basic plates subdivided in the big one. The process and orientation of the city development of Wuhanshould beto accelerate the enhancement of the economic strength and the expansion of the city area by increasing the basic plates in both quality and quantityso as to stand firmly like a three-legged tripot in forming a cluster of cities.

Key words: the development of Wuhan, plate economy pattern, expansion of city area