Tianjin Eco-CityBackground:

• Tianjin is a Sino-Singapore city.

• 2nd largest Government to Government project between

Singapore and China•Mooted in Aril 2007

• Against the backdrop of rapid urbanisation and increasing

global attention on the importance of sustainable development • 18 Nov 2007 signed Agreement to develop Sino-Singapore

Tianjin Eco-city

• Aims to serve as a legacy for future generations by creating an

environmentally friendly, economically viable, energy efficient urban area

Vision:

A thriving city which is socially harmonious, environmentally-

friendly and resource-efficient - a model for sustainable

development”

Concepts:Three Harmonies:• People living in harmony with other people - social harmony

• People living in harmony with economic activities - economic

vibrancy

• People living in harmony with the environment - environmental sustainability

Three Abilities:• Practicable - technologies adopted in the Eco-city must be

affordable & commercially viable

• Replicable - principles & models of the Eco-city could be

applied to other cities in China & other countries• Scalable - principles & models could be adapted for another project of development of different scale

Development Timeframe:

• total land area of 30 sq. km

• completed in 2020

• population of 350,000 residents -> start up

area by end 2013

• Prior to the development of the Eco-city, the site comprised mainly saltpans, barren

land and polluted water-bodies, including a

2.6 sq km large wastewater pond

Area:

• should be developed on non-arable land

& located in area facing water shortage

• Tianjin because state of development of surrounding infrastructures, ease of accessibility & commercial viability

• located within Tianjin Binhai New Area -

>one of fastest growing regions in China

Key Performance Indicators:• covering ecological, economic & social development • start-up area & entire Eco-city are targeted for completion by end-2013 & 2020

Quantitative KPIsGood Natural Environment• Ambient Air Quality:

air quality in Eco-city should meet at least China's National Ambient Air Quality Grade

II Standard for at least 310 days. SO2 and NOx content in ambient air should not exceed the limits stipulated for China's National Ambient Air Quality Grade 1

standard for at least 155 days.• Quality of water bodies within the Eco-city:

Water bodies in the Eco-city should meet Grade IV of China's latest national standards by 2020.

• Quality of Water from Taps:Water from all taps should be potable. Carbon Emission Per Unit GDP carbon

emission per unit GDP in the Eco-city should not exceed 150 tonne-C per US$1

million• Net Loss of Natural Wetlands:There should be no net loss of natural wetlands in the Eco-city

Healthy Balance in the Man-made Environment• Proportion of Green Buildings:All buildings in the Eco-city should meet green building standards• Native Vegetation Index:

At least 70% of the plant varieties in the Eco-city should be native plants/vegetation• Per Capita Public Green Space:

public green space should be at least 12 square meters per person by 2013

Good Lifestyle Habits• Per Capita Daily Water Consumption:

daily water consumption per day each person should not exceed 120 litres by 2013• Per Capita Daily Domestic Waste Generation:

amount of domestic waste generated by each person should not exceed 0.8 kg by

2013• Proportion of Green Trips:At least 90% of trips within city should be green trips by 2020. Green trips -> non-

motorized transport, i.e. cycling and walking, as well as trips on public transport

• Overall Recycling Rate:

At least 60% of total waste should be recycled by 2013

• Access to Free Recreational and Sports AmenitiesAll residential areas in city should have access to free recreational & sports amenities within a walking distance of 500m by 2013• Waste Treatment:All hazardous & domestic waste in the Eco-city should be rendered non-toxic through

treatment• Barrier-Free Accessibility:

Eco-city should have 100% barrier-free access• Services Network Coverage:

entire city will have access to key infrastructure services i.e recycled water, gas, broadband, electricity, heating by 2013• Proportion of Affordable Public Housing:

At least 20% of housing in the Eco-city will be in the form of subsidized public housing

by 2013

Development a Dynamic and Efficient Economy• Usage of Renewable Energy:

The proportion of energy utilized in the Eco-city which will be in the form of renewable

energy such as solar & geothermal energy, should be at least 20% by 2020• Usage of Water from Non-Traditional Sources: At least 50% of the Eco-city’s water supply will be form non-traditional sources such as desalination & recycled water by 2020• Proportion of R&D Scientists and Engineers in the Eco-city Workforce:

There should be at least 50 R&D scientists and engineers per 10,000 workforce in the

Eco-city by 2020• Employment-Housing Equilibrium Index:

At least 50% of the employable residents in the Eco-city should be employed in the Eco-

City by 2013

Qualitative KPIs• Maintain a safe & healthy ecology through green consumption & low-carbon operations • Adopt innovative policies that will promote regional collaboration & improve the

environment of the surrounding regions • Give prominence to the river estuarine culture to preserve history & cultural heritage &

manifest its uniqueness • Complement the development of recycling industries & promote the orderly

development of the surrounding regions

Transport:Yellow: Highways within the city

Presents quick access routes to the center of the city

instead of easily blocked routes.

Public transportation routes: Bus and subway routes are easily accessible.

One main route links to airport.

While other subway routes are in a spiderweb linking to

center of the city.

Modes of transportation:

Bus Tube

Taxi

Traffic and congestion:

Red: traffic jamsYellow: moderate cars Green: fast movement.