国内英语资讯:China publishes master plan for Xiongan New Area_时事

国内英语资讯:China publishes master plan for Xiongan New Area

The document says that priority shall go to ecological protection while the new area is pursuing green development.

With the total area of construction land set at approximately 530 square kilometers, Xiongan will strictly control land use and cap its land development intensity at 30 percent.

About 10 percent of the new area's land will be put under permanent protection as basic farmland, while the population density will be no more than 10,000 people per square kilometer.

The document says that Xiongan New Area aims to explore a new pattern for urban-rural development.

Within a land area of 50 square kilometers, new types of villages will be developed which will feature thriving businesses, a pleasant living environment, sound infrastructure facilities and public services, and efficient grassroots governance.

Xiongan's architecture and layout will combine both traditional cultural elements and world's best design philosophies. The height of buildings will be limited, except for special districts for commerce and finance functions and business headquarters.

Cultural heritages will be well preserved and properly utilized. Archaeological parks, museums of ancient ruins and exhibition halls will be erected, and the protection of historic cities and villages will be integrated into city construction.

The document says that ecological restoration work will be started in Baiyangdian Lake, including restoring the lake's area to 360 square kilometers. Meanwhile, water pollution will be treated while the forest coverage rate will rise from 11 percent to 40 percent.