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World's top urban planners envision new Beijing CBD
(China Daily)
Updated: 2009-10-19 14:00

World's top urban planners envision new Beijing CBD

SOM:

One feature of the plan proposed by SOM is three public parks connected by two boulevards and separate zones for recreation, retailing and exhibitions. Efficient traffic flow was also a major element of the plan, which proposes use of trolley buses and more parking spaces in the CBD's new area. SOM also asserted that every road in the area would have bicycle lanes.

SOM is one of the largest architectural design companies in the world, with businesses in more than 50 countries and regions. Its designs in China include the third phase of World Trade Center in Beijing.