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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
KPF, Beijing Institute of Architectural Design and Zhonghong Design:

The plan from KPF, Beijing Institute of Architectural Design and Zhonghong Design firm highlights renovation of Chaoyang Road and construction of four public squares

Under its design, Chaoyang Road, one of the main arterial roads in the area, would be changed into a street friendly to both pedestrians and motorists through the innovative solution of building an elevated pedestrian street 6 m above the existing road.

Four public squares are also proposed, among them the "Beijing Arena", a comprehensive facility including a museum, a library, hotels, shops and office buildings, and "CBD East Square", which would be home to a number of new city landmarks to symbolize the east gate of Beijing.

Also one of the world's top design firms, KPF's iconic building designs include the World Bank and IBM headquarters. Its partner Beijing Institute of Architectural Design designed the Great Hall of the People, the National Museum and Terminal 3 of Beijing Capital International Airport.