China and Singapore Build An Eco-City Model

04 September, 2008
Posted by Mike


Singapore and China have decided to build together an eco-city near the port-city from northern China, Tianjing, which to be a model of sustainable construction, according to Earth Times. Collaboration between the two countries will give birth to a model city that will have an economy based on sustainable use of resources.

The eco-city will be will be situated at 40 kilometers from Tianjin, an industrial city located at 150 kilometers near Beijing.The project represents the first cooperation between China and Singapore which focuses on increasing pollution, which serves, too, as an example for similar projects.

The town plan will be based on the expertise made by Singapore on wind and solar energy. The eco-city building began in July and will be ready over 10 or 15 years, then will be able to host 350,000 inhabitants.

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