Southeast of central Tianjin City—strategically located near the confluence of the Hai He River and the Bohai Gulf—the Tanggu New Area Master Plan redevelops an industrial zone that was once the old port of Beijing into a new center of commerce. A comprehensive road and rail system will permeate the mixed-use district of high-rises, historic neighborhoods, and open spaces. Between Beijing and Tanggu, a high-speed train will link northeastern China's major cities, creating an accessible network of transit from the capital to the Bohai Gulf shore.

Project Facts

Completion Year: Ongoing
Site Area: 2,500 hectares
Project Area: 9,000,000 m²

Project Awards

2012 • AIA Illinois • Urban Design Merit Award

Principles of the Plan
• Connect the Tanggu area with the Hai He river
• Build an accessible network of public transportation
• Improve connections between Tanggu, Tianjin City, and Beijing
• Develop districts with distinct cultural, ecological, and commercial characters
• Create a vibrant, 24-hour city of mixed-use activities
• Integrate a network of public parks and civic spaces into the city
• Restore and regenerate the area’s natural landscape
• Preserve historic sites such as the Chaoyin Temple and old Dagu Dockyards
• Adapt industrial brownfield sites to serve new needs
• Anticipate changing social and energy needs