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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

China Academy of Urban Planning and Design and Space Syntax:

The proposal by China Academy of Urban Planning and Design and Space Syntax would change CBD's skyline with design of new landmarks, including one called the "Tower of Life". The plan also projects building an 8-hectare central park and office buildings tailor-made for small and medium-sized businesses.

To minimize impacts from additional traffic, the plan suggests adding three subway stations - a branch to Line 7, a line to link the airport and an extension from Line 1.

China Academy of Urban Planning and Design is one of the top design companies in China, while Space Syntax is based in London.