Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City

• Sustainable development is a key challenge for countries all over the world

• Platform for mutual learning and joint development of a model for sustainable development

• Broaden & deepen Singapore-China partnership

Objectives of Eco-CityObjectives of Eco-City

Demonstrates determination of Singapore & China towards environmental protection, resource & energy conservation and sustainable development

A thriving city which is A thriving city which is socially harmonious, environmentally-friendly socially harmonious, environmentally-friendly

&& resource-efficient resource-efficient

Our VisionOur Vision

3 Harmonies: People & Environment3 Harmonies: People & Environment 人与环境和谐共存人与环境和谐共存 33 和和 People & Economy People & Economy 人与经济和谐共存人与经济和谐共存

People & PeoplePeople & People 人与人和谐共存人与人和谐共存3 3 Abilities: Abilities: PracticalPractical 能实行 能实行 33 能能 : : ReplicableReplicable 能复制能复制 ScaleableScaleable 能推广能推广

- Strategic location in the Bohai Bay region

- Accessibility

- Economic fundamentals

Selection of Tianjin as Site of Eco-CitySelection of Tianjin as Site of Eco-City

Bohai BaBohai Bayy

150km

40km

BeijingBeijing

Tianjin CityTianjin City

Eco-cityEco-city

Location of Eco-City - Non-arable land

- Lack water resources

KPIs to guide planning & development of Eco-City

• Higher of Singapore & Chinese standards• Take into account local conditions & constraints

26 KPIs under 3 broad categories

• Ecological and Environmental• Social• Economics

Key Performance Indicator (KPI) FrameworkKey Performance Indicator (KPI) Framework

Holistic Master PlanningHolistic Master Planning

Water Management

Waste Management

Energy Efficiency

EconomicVibrancy

Green Transportation

Comprehensive planning approach incorporating best ideas from China and Singapore

EnvironmentalProtection

HeritageConservation

Social Harmony

Master Plan

Legend

Other Key Facilities

Master PlanMaster PlanNorth-South Orientation

Green Spaces

− Business Parks

Districts with amenities & jobs close to homes− 1 Main Centre− 2 Sub-Centres

− University

Integrated Transport Planning

Development TimeframeDevelopment Timeframe

1st Phase of Development 3 km2 Start-up area (3-5 years)

3 km3 km2 2 Start-up Start-up areaarea

Subsequent Development

From South to North

From West to East

Completion of Eco-City

10 - 15 years

April 2007April 2007

Project MilestonesProject Milestones

November 2007November 2007

Original SiteOriginal Site

Transformation of barren, non-arable land Transformation of barren, non-arable land into a thriving into a thriving and vibrant model city for sustainable developmentand vibrant model city for sustainable development

Development in ProgressDevelopment in Progress

February 2008:February 2008: Land reclamation Land reclamation work in progresswork in progress

May 2008:May 2008: Eco-City Admin Eco-City Admin Building being constructedBuilding being constructed

Transformation of barren, non-arable land Transformation of barren, non-arable land into a thriving into a thriving and vibrant model city for sustainable developmentand vibrant model city for sustainable development

Thank You

Our Vision of the Eco-City