# Development of the Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City moves to City Centre

- **Source:** Ministry of National Development
- **Published:** 2018-07-01T03:00:00.000Z
- **Author:** Ministry of National Development
- **Original:** https://www.mnd.gov.sg/newsroom/press-releases/view/development-of-the-sino-singapore-tianjin-eco-city-moves-to-city-centre
- **Topics:** New Launches, Sustainability & PropTech

## Featured rationale

New commercial, leisure, residential and smart infrastructure may attract businesses, talent and visitors, potentially supporting occupancy and property activity across the wider Eco-city.

## AI summary

The Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-city launched development of its approximately 1 km2 city centre after completing the start-up area, marking its next growth phase.

## Original article

With the start-up area completed, the Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-city project will now focus on the development of the central district to create a vibrant city centre with amenities to serve residents and visitors in the Eco-city and its surrounding regions.

Minister for National Development and Second Minister for Finance, Lawrence Wong and Tianjin Binhai New Area Party Secretary, Zhang Yuzhuo today officiated the launch of the city centre for the Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-city to mark its next phase of development. Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean, who is visiting the Eco-city, witnessed the launch ceremony.

The city centre, bounded by the Ji Canal and the Central Boulevard, is about 1 km2, and will be the heart of commercial, leisure and recreational activities to enhance the Eco-city’s attractiveness to businesses and talent to support the future growth of the Eco-city. 

In line with its vision to be a “Green Smart Hub1”, the city centre would be a smart low carbon central business district with green and smart infrastructure. Open plazas will be embellished with greenery and water features, while sky gardens and terraces have been proposed for tall buildings. Smart bus stops and autonomous vehicles will be introduced to enhance commuting experiences. 

A 1.2 km pedestrian street will bring residents and visitors from the gateway plaza through shopping streets, F&B outlets, lifestyle hub, and finally the Sino-Singapore Friendship Garden and Sino-Singapore Friendship Library. The Garden and Library will serve as major nodes of attraction in the Eco-city.

Another interesting feature is the iconic skyline for the city centre. The master planner, Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-city Investment and Development Co., Ltd., has taken into consideration the terrain form and the design of the Friendship Garden in the creation of an interesting urban form and unblocked views towards the waterfront, as building heights gradually reduce from the two gateway towers towards the Friendship Garden. Mixed-use districts with live-in population will be developed to make the city centre lively and vibrant.

Minister for National Development and Second Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong said, “Our urban planners from the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) have contributed valuable ideas to the design team in the conceptualisation of the city centre, bringing to the table their rich experience in urban planning and place making. Close collaboration has always been key to the Eco-city project, and thus, the ‘Singapore DNA’ will also come through strongly in the city centre. I am confident that the new facilities and amenities in the city centre will improve the Eco-city’s standing as an attractive business location and add weight to the Eco-city’s appeal as an attractive place to work, live and play in.”

More information on the city centre and the Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-city project are in Annex A and Annex B.

1 The “Green Smart Hub” will consist of a smart low carbon central business district, a green and accessible transit hub, a high-quality and people-centric open spaces and a compact, vibrant and diverse urban core.

## Chinese translation

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### 中新天津生态城发展迈向城市中心

随着起步区建设完成，中新天津生态城项目将把重点转向中央区发展，打造充满活力的城市中心，配备各类配套设施，服务生态城及周边地区的居民与访客。

国家发展部部长兼财政部第二部长黄循财与天津滨海新区党委书记张玉卓今日主持中新天津生态城城市中心启动仪式，标志着下一阶段发展正式展开。正在访问生态城的副总理张志贤见证了启动仪式。

城市中心以蓟运河与中央大道为界，面积约1平方公里，将成为商业、休闲与康乐活动的核心，提升生态城对企业和人才的吸引力，支撑生态城未来增长。

契合其“绿色智慧枢纽1”愿景，城市中心将建成智慧低碳中央商务区，配备绿色与智慧基础设施。开放广场将点缀绿化与水景，高层建筑则拟设空中花园与露台。智慧公交站与自动驾驶车辆也将引入，以提升通勤体验。

一条1.2公里的步行街将引导居民与访客从门户广场经购物街、餐饮店铺、生活方式枢纽，最终抵达中新友谊花园与中新友谊图书馆。花园与图书馆将成为生态城的重要吸引力节点。

另一亮点是城市中心标志性的天际线。总体规划方中新天津生态城投资开发有限公司已结合地形形态与友谊花园设计，塑造富有特色的城市形态，并确保朝向滨水区的视线通畅——建筑高度自两座门户塔楼向友谊花园方向逐步降低。还将发展具有常住人口的混合用途街区，使城市中心保持热闹与活力。

国家发展部部长兼财政部第二部长黄循财表示：“我们城市重建局（URA）的城市规划师为城市中心概念设计团队贡献了宝贵意见，把在城市规划与场所营造方面的丰富经验带到桌面上。紧密协作始终是生态城项目的关键，因此‘新加坡基因’也将在城市中心充分体现。我有信心，城市中心的新设施与配套将提升生态城作为具吸引力商业地点的地位，并增强其作为宜工作、宜居、宜玩之地的魅力。”

有关城市中心及中新天津生态城项目的更多信息见附件A与附件B。

1 “绿色智慧枢纽”将包括智慧低碳中央商务区、绿色且可达的交通枢纽、高品质且以人为本的开放空间，以及紧凑、充满活力且多元的城市核心。