Wuxi Transit-Oriented Development Project launched in Eastern China

On May 20, 2024, the Wuxi Metro Group unveiled its ambitious plan to enhance Wuxi Station into a major regional Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) hub with the launch of the Wuxi Gonghu Wetland Park project.

The launch event featured a panel including Chapman Taylor Shanghai Director Yi Jiang and Xiaobing Zhu from the China Urban Rail Transit Association, along with other industry experts. They discussed various TOD trends, including "TOD and Cultural Tourism," ecological design trends in TODs, and TODs centered on healthcare functions.

Yi Jiang presented Chapman Taylor’s innovative concept for the Wuxi Gonghu Wetland Park, highlighting it as an exemplar of the next generation of TODs that seamlessly integrate station, city, landscape, and culture. Covering a total area of 260,000 square meters, the project blends natural landscapes with urban design, embedding buildings into the environment to create a harmonious urban setting.

The project’s design prioritizes functionality, transportation, topography, and ecology, setting a new benchmark for high-quality, ecological TODs that significantly contribute to urban growth.

The design concept offers new and innovative ideas for the integrated development of urban rail stations, cities, and landscapes, providing a forward-thinking model for future urban development.

The launch event featured a panel including Chapman Taylor Shanghai Director Yi Jiang and Xiaobing Zhu from the China Urban Rail Transit Association, along with other industry experts. They discussed various TOD trends, including "TOD and Cultural Tourism," ecological design trends in TODs, and TODs centered on healthcare functions.

Yi Jiang presented Chapman Taylor’s innovative concept for the Wuxi Gonghu Wetland Park, highlighting it as an exemplar of the next generation of TODs that seamlessly integrate station, city, landscape, and culture. Covering a total area of 260,000m2, the project blends natural landscapes with urban design, embedding buildings into the environment to create a harmonious urban setting.

The project’s design prioritises functionality, transportation, topography, and ecology, setting a new benchmark for high-quality, ecological TODs that significantly contribute to urban growth.

The design concept offers new and innovative ideas for the integrated development of urban rail stations, cities, and landscapes, providing a forward-thinking model for future urban development.

Johnny Jiang (M.Arch M.D.A (Master of Design Arts))

Director, 上海 and Beijing

Johnny Jiang recently joined Chapman Taylor’s Shanghai studio as a Director in November 2018. He has considerable experience in architectural design in both Germany and China and has led and participated in many important large-scale urban design projects, including both architectural and interior design.

Johnny has plays a leading role on some of the Shanghai studio’s most significant urban design projects, and is skilled at combining innovative concepts with the requirements of China's market and the local context. Johnny’s leadership during the construction process, and his strict control of project quality, have been widely praised by clients and partners.

Areas of expertise:

Architecture / Interior Design / Urban Design / Masterplanning / Mixed-Use

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