Dalian Future City, Dalian, PRC
Winner: Steven Townsend, Assoc. AIA
Award: Merit Award for Urban Design

As Dalian solidifies its position as in international center in North East China and the Greater BoHai Region, the master plan of this 10 km² district encourages Dalian's expansion by complementing the existing centres of civic life. With a topographically rich site, the master plan starts with respecting the existing natural setting, minimizing environmental impact and celebrating watersheds. The master plan's variety and diversity of flexible neighbourhood grids nurtures next generation industries and lifestyle standards, with integrated sustainable communities, sustainable communities, encompassing aspects of live, work, play innovation and learning. Each cluster manifests its own character and its own character and identity and allows the area to gain market relevance over time. Each attracts a different slice of the growing market to help companies attract and retain a widening range of talent. Its regional position is enhanced with an additional business subcentre, kicking off a chain of economic activity, completing the role of Dalian Future City as a new heart for western Dalian.

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