beijing
Taihu Central@Yizhuang harmonious development in Bejing’s periphery
vision + masterplan
tianjin tanggu
beijing
Taihu Central@Yizhuang 1) Understanding existing conditions 2) Establishing a vision 3) Building on a series of networks 4) Envisioning a masterplan 5) Providing strong connections 6) Achieving implementation with stakeholders
tianjin tanggu
1) Understanding existing conditions [ land pressures ]
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2011---
[ existing site elements ]
village
power lines
canals
major roads
station
2) Establishing a vision
[ development goals ]
harmonious regional growth -Foster a transit-oriented community for the larger region
-Build at a walkable and people-oriented scale
harmonious regional growth -Foster a transit-oriented community for the larger region
-Build at a walkable and people-oriented scale
enhancing agricultural communities -Create options and amenities for rural and floating populations
-Link agricultural and water policies directly to urban systems
harmonious regional growth -Foster a transit-oriented community for the larger region
-Build at a walkable and people-oriented scale
enhancing agricultural communities -Create options and amenities for rural and floating populations
-Link agricultural and water policies directly to urban systems
enabling long-range municipality plans -Concentrate development to protect green belt and agricultural functions
-Integrate new satellite cities and existing villages within larger Taihu
3) Building on a series of networks
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roads light rail canals Be ijin g-
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roads light rail canals powerlines
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roads light rail canals powerlines adjacencies
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roads light rail canals powerlines adjacencies villages
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roads light rail canals powerlines adjacencies villages scale
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roads light rail canals powerlines adjacencies villages scale
2km
1km
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.5km
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Primary land use structure High-density, commercial mixed-use Medium-density mixed-use, primarily res Residential, kitchen-garden type Open Space, primarily recreation Open Space, primarily agriculture
beijing
Civic + Market Area Taihu Central Gateway
Agriculture + Recreation Area
tianjin tanggu
Taihu Central Gateway
looking toward high speed rail station
Civic + Market Area
looking east toward new village area
Agriculture + Recreation Area
looking east from town to fields
FAR: 15-20 Floors: 25-30
FAR: 15 Floors: 20-25
FAR: 8-12 Floors: 10-20 FAR: 5-8 Floors: 6-12
‘avenue’
‘boulevard’
station
200
gateway
200
central
FAR: 2-4 Floors: 3-6
200
200m
new village
5) Providing strong connections maximizing transit + multimodal options
high speed + light rail stops
maximizing transit + multimodal options
brt network options
maximizing transit + multimodal options building on existing major roads
maximizing transit + multimodal options building on existing major roads linking neighborhood via connections
maximizing transit + multimodal options building on existing major roads linking neighborhood via connections
1. Pedestrian-oriented spine
_Limited Vehicle Access _10m roadbed, stone pavers _Active ground-floor retail, amenities _Limited parking in new village area
maximizing transit + multimodal options building on existing major roads linking neighborhood via connections
2. Greenway Boulevard
_23m ROW _2 travel lanes each direction _5m green median, ped + bike paths _Curbside parking _Primarily residential neighborhoods
maximizing transit + multimodal options building on existing major roads linking neighborhood via connections 3. Primary circulation avenue
_28m roadbed _2 traffic lanes / direction, with turning lanes _on-street parking _protected bike lanes, btwn parking and curb _mix of commercial and residential uses
maximizing transit + multimodal options building on existing major roads linking neighborhood via connections creating walkable communities
5 min | 400m
maximizing transit + multimodal options building on existing major roads linking neighborhood via connections creating walkable communities
5 min | 400m 10 min | 800m
maximizing transit + multimodal options building on existing major roads linking neighborhood via connections creating walkable communities
5 min | 400m 10 min | 800m 15 min | 1200m
maximizing transit + multimodal options building on existing major roads linking neighborhood via connections creating walkable communities providing bike + car share infrastructure
bike car
6) Achieving implementation with stakeholders
[ phasing ]
I. mixed-use, high-density center
I. courtyardstyle kitchen development ped-oriented spine
multi-modal + high-speed connections
Diagram of blocks height restrictions, looking north
II. north-south mixed-use and residential spine
Diagram of blocks height restrictions, looking north
III. medium density residential communities
Diagram of blocks height restrictions, looking north
[ stakeholders ]
beijing municipal government central government
tongzhou district
taihu township
new citizens
villagers
central government +improves regional development strategy between Beijing, Tianjin, and Bohai areas +part of larger mega-region comparative advantage +lessens mega-infrastructure costs
+supports long-term development goals: subcenter development green space protection agricultural protection
beijing municipal government central government +improves regional development strategy between Beijing, Tianjin, and Bohai areas +part of larger mega-region comparative advantage +lessens mega-infrastructure costs
+supports long-term development goals: subcenter development green space protection agricultural protection
beijing municipal government central government
tongzhou district
+improves regional development strategy between Beijing, Tianjin, and Bohai areas
+provides organizational strategy based on existing infrastructure
+part of larger mega-region comparative advantage
+improves connections to adjacent townships
+lessens mega-infrastructure costs
+/-promotes controlled economic development
+supports long-term development goals: subcenter development green space protection agricultural protection
+offers regional and city identity to new development +promotes agricultural and economic development -limits development
beijing municipal government
taihu township
central government
tongzhou district
+improves regional development strategy between Beijing, Tianjin, and Bohai areas
+provides organizational strategy based on existing infrastructure
+part of larger mega-region comparative advantage
+improves connections to adjacent townships
+lessens mega-infrastructure costs
+/-promotes controlled economic development
+supports long-term development goals: subcenter development green space protection agricultural protection
+offers regional and city identity to new development +promotes agricultural and economic development -limits development
beijing municipal government
taihu township
central government
tongzhou district
villagers
+improves regional development strategy between Beijing, Tianjin, and Bohai areas
+provides organizational strategy based on existing infrastructure
+promotes economic development of rural economy
+part of larger mega-region comparative advantage
+improves connections to adjacent townships
+/-provides options for development, at possible expense of preservation
+lessens mega-infrastructure costs
+/-promotes controlled economic development
+supports long-term development goals: subcenter development green space protection agricultural protection
+offers regional and city identity to new development +promotes agricultural and economic development -limits development
beijing municipal government
+provides housing + job options +offers both urban and rural experiences
taihu township
new citizens
central government
tongzhou district
villagers
+improves regional development strategy between Beijing, Tianjin, and Bohai areas
+provides organizational strategy based on existing infrastructure
+promotes economic development of rural economy
+part of larger mega-region comparative advantage
+improves connections to adjacent townships
+/-provides options for development, at possible expense of preservation
+lessens mega-infrastructure costs
+/-promotes controlled economic development
beijing municipal government central government
tongzhou district
taihu township
new citizens
villagers
beijing municipal government central government
tongzhou district
taihu township
new citizens
villagers