Most of the countries are slowly realizing the importance of environmental conservation and the need for minimizing pollution and following sustainable principles. Therefore, John Pickens Boyd has designed Dongxin St. Conceptual Master plan that will become a reality at Kunshan Dongxin Street in Kunshan, China.
This master plan is designed and prepared for the redevelopment of Central Business District in Kunshun, China. The site is spread over an area of one-half square mile and the revamping of this site will be done by incorporating sustainable planning principles into economic and historic fronts. This site will review Chinese planning policies, programs and initiatives. It will identify local economic development opportunities and would focus on capitalizing on existing industries and infrastructure. According to the drafted master plan, this site will promote diverse options such as sustainable mixed-use base to attract foreign investment and enhancement of historically key canal system.
This site will be responsible for promoting and protecting the enhancement of key canal systems. At the same time, it would highlight the opportunities for renewable energy. A section of this site will be dedicated to nature related leisure activities.
This site will incorporate economy and ecology, promoting sustainable development. The client ‘Economic and Technological Development Zone, Kunshan, China,’ wanted planned and sustainable redevelopment of this one and a half square mile riverfront site. Therefore, the designer John Pickens Boyd crafted a plan wherein one third of site along the riverfront will be used for recreational purposes, while two-thirds of the site will be a dedicated economic and financial zone with a financial center, office buildings and commercial enterprises. Apart from this, the master plan also includes spaces for restaurants, night clubs and retail.
This whole site will thrive on sustainable planning principles like using renewable sources of energy and minimizing carbon emission through regulating automobile traffic exposure. By promoting mixed-use development, the site will serve as a landmark in Kunshan City, with a population of six million people.
This site will be an ecological site that will use renewable energy resources to meet its power needs. The buildings will have solar panels for capturing and harnessing solar energy. This would provide heated waters. Most of the buildings will also incorporate a natural ventilation design that will enable lesser use of air-conditioners. The financial center will have rainwater harvesters for judicious use of water. Wind turbines will be installed at places to use wind as a power source.
Nature related leisure activities will create awareness among people about environmental conservation. It will inspire people to be more Eco-conscious. The site will promote usage of bicycles within the premises so that the automobile traffic and pollution is minimized. Several pedestrian avenues will be constructed to avoid the use of automobile and to promote healthier lifestyle and simple exercise.
Overall, this site will not just be an economic center. The master plan indicates that this site will be a highly visible location that shall inspire people to grow financially and sustainably.
Via: carbonmade
