Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City
• Sustainable development is a key challenge for countries all over the world
• Platform for mutual learning and joint development of a model for sustainable development
• Broaden & deepen Singapore-China partnership
Objectives of Eco-CityObjectives of Eco-City
Demonstrates determination of Singapore & China towards environmental protection, resource & energy conservation and sustainable development
A thriving city which is A thriving city which is socially harmonious, environmentally-friendly socially harmonious, environmentally-friendly
&& resource-efficient resource-efficient
Our VisionOur Vision
3 Harmonies: People & Environment3 Harmonies: People & Environment 人与环境和谐共存人与环境和谐共存 33 和和 People & Economy People & Economy 人与经济和谐共存人与经济和谐共存
People & PeoplePeople & People 人与人和谐共存人与人和谐共存3 3 Abilities: Abilities: PracticalPractical 能实行 能实行 33 能能 : : ReplicableReplicable 能复制能复制 ScaleableScaleable 能推广能推广
- Strategic location in the Bohai Bay region
- Accessibility
- Economic fundamentals
Selection of Tianjin as Site of Eco-CitySelection of Tianjin as Site of Eco-City
Bohai BaBohai Bayy
150km
40km
BeijingBeijing
Tianjin CityTianjin City
Eco-cityEco-city
Location of Eco-City - Non-arable land
- Lack water resources
KPIs to guide planning & development of Eco-City
• Higher of Singapore & Chinese standards• Take into account local conditions & constraints
26 KPIs under 3 broad categories
• Ecological and Environmental• Social• Economics
Key Performance Indicator (KPI) FrameworkKey Performance Indicator (KPI) Framework
Holistic Master PlanningHolistic Master Planning
Water Management
Waste Management
Energy Efficiency
EconomicVibrancy
Green Transportation
Comprehensive planning approach incorporating best ideas from China and Singapore
EnvironmentalProtection
HeritageConservation
Social Harmony
Master Plan
Legend
Other Key Facilities
Master PlanMaster PlanNorth-South Orientation
Green Spaces
− Business Parks
Districts with amenities & jobs close to homes− 1 Main Centre− 2 Sub-Centres
− University
Integrated Transport Planning
Development TimeframeDevelopment Timeframe
1st Phase of Development 3 km2 Start-up area (3-5 years)
3 km3 km2 2 Start-up Start-up areaarea
Subsequent Development
From South to North
From West to East
Completion of Eco-City
10 - 15 years
April 2007April 2007
Project MilestonesProject Milestones
November 2007November 2007
Original SiteOriginal Site
Transformation of barren, non-arable land Transformation of barren, non-arable land into a thriving into a thriving and vibrant model city for sustainable developmentand vibrant model city for sustainable development
Development in ProgressDevelopment in Progress
February 2008:February 2008: Land reclamation Land reclamation work in progresswork in progress
May 2008:May 2008: Eco-City Admin Eco-City Admin Building being constructedBuilding being constructed
Transformation of barren, non-arable land Transformation of barren, non-arable land into a thriving into a thriving and vibrant model city for sustainable developmentand vibrant model city for sustainable development
Thank You
Our Vision of the Eco-City