The planning team put together a comprehensive development strategy for this rural area comprising farmland, lakes and small villages, with the objective of urban-rural integration. Water quality improvement was a primary concern. The conceptual plan included:
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The diversion of a Puhe River branch through an artificial wetland to reduce existing sewage and contamination
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The return of clean water to the Puhe River
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The creation of green corridors which act as migration passageways for wild animals and delimit functional districts
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The development of existing farmland into urban farms
As districts are mixed-use and compact for high efficiency and long-term development, they will include community facilities and create employment opportunities in the agricultural and related service sectors for the population.
To deliver the project, WSP gathered a comprehensive team of regional consultants, urban planners, landscape designers, and transport planners to ensure a holistic approach in the development of the Pearl Water City. The team went beyond a conceptual plan and delivered an extensive study of the region, looking at opportunities for sound development.
