Mostly conceived by international architects, China’s eco-cities were intended to be models of green urban design. But the planning was done with little awareness of how local people lived, and the much-touted projects have largely been scrapped.
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Very interesting article. It is a shame that this project is falling on the wayside. I have been very hopeful that more and more countries and cities would start incorporating eco-friendly building principals so it is very concerning that this much hyped and anticipated project is not able to follow through. I really hope that we can develop more cost effective ways to build green without sacrificing quality.
Thanks for the story. As the previous comment said, it’s a shame if they fall by the wayside.
But there is hope. Have you come across Tangshan as a potential eco-city? After a devastating earthquake in the 70s, they’re now trying to rebuild with sustainability as a core philosophy.
I had the pleasure of hosting their mayor, Chen Guoying, and his team when they came on a study trip to The Western Harbour, Malmo. I really like his vision and I wish them all the best.
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