Future City – Another eco-city for China

Since in 2005 the Chinese government announced its effort to reduce 20% energy consumption by 2010, and now having spent hata about 300 billion euros at the end, the urban plan Future City marks a milestone in the effort to reduce carbon emissions, with a clear economic design and environmental protection.

The site chosen this time has been Yinggehai, south-west of the resort island of Hainan, an area used for the production of salt (saline). The new city occupy an area of ??42.8 km2 and its sustainable features / are based on sustainable production and storage renewable energyWith smart planning of the distribution of energy according to demand. The rendered images show that this planning is quite different from other development plans for China we have seen, which abound in building height, and incorporates the concept of ecotourism, making a connection between rural and urban areas called “DNA glo-cal city”Where environmental consciousness is transmitted to the public.

In the course of this city have a strong presence on the water, forming important public space axes and the plot of transport, which is of great variety, with pedestrian walkways, bicycle, bus, and even the innovative vehicle PRT. Among the sustainable features found strong support for solar and wind power, rainwater recycling, recovery of water resources and energy production from biological waste.