There might already be some car-free cities, Venice is one easy example, but the Chengdu Tianfu District Great City is a modern version that will inspire other urban planners to follow suit. To be completed in about eight years, it is a self-sustaining, environmentally sensitive satellite city that will ensure residents will be able to walk from one location to another in no more than 15 minutes.
Designed by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, the Chengdu Tianfu District Great City will span only 1.3 square kilometer and be able to hold around 80,000 people. An answer to China's overburdened infrastructure, 48% less energy, 58% less water, produce 89% less landfill waste and generate 60% less carbon dioxide. It will be connected to surrounding cities via a mass transit system.
Car-Free Urban Societies
The Chengdu Tianfu District Great City is Environmentally Conscious
Trend Themes
1. Car-free Cities - The trend of designing modern, self-sustaining, and environmentally conscious car-free cities will continue to inspire urban planners to incorporate sustainable features into their designs.
2. Walkable City Centers - The trend of designing cities with walkable city centers will continue to rise, leading to opportunities for businesses that prioritize pedestrian traffic and serve the needs of the surrounding community.
3. Sustainable Infrastructure - The trend of building cities with sustainable infrastructure will continue to grow as the need for more environmentally conscious solutions becomes more urgent, leading to opportunities for green technology industries.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architects and urban planners will continue to play a crucial role in designing modern and sustainable urban areas as the trend towards environmentally conscious city planning continues.
2. Transportation - As more car-free cities and walkable city centers are developed, transportation industries will need to adapt by providing alternative modes of transportation such as mass transit systems, bike-sharing programs, and pedestrian infrastructure.
3. Renewable Energy - As the trend towards sustainable infrastructure grows, renewable energy industries will have an opportunity to provide innovative solutions that power self-sustaining urban areas without relying on traditional fossil fuels.