Xindong New Area Urban Design International Masters Competition (CN)

China’s urban development has shifted from an era of rapid growth into an era of transition, of transformation, of honing “quality” over “quantity”. While facing various challenges, urban development nowadays also encounters projects and events such as “Collaborative Development of Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei Province”, the “Masterplan and Construction of Xiongan New Area”, the preparations for the Beijing Winter Olympics 2022, etc., it bringing rare and valuable opportunities to Hebei Province. “The Second Hebei International Urban Planning and Design Competition – Xingdong New Area Urban Design International Master Competition” as part of the “Planning and Design for Beautiful Hebei – The Second Hebei International Urban Planning and Design Competition,” and with “City of the Future” as its theme, mandates that “planning, construction and management” should adhere to international standards while retaining Chinese characteristics. Not only should the master plan be well conceived, but the functions, landscapes, architecture should be strengthened, embodying the city spirit and urban character thus enhancing the identity of the city. ” The application of ecological civilization has become a beacon for the overall development, planning and construction management in Xingtai, providing a model for future reference.