Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City
Objectives of Eco-City
• Sustainable development is a key challenge for
countries all over the world
• Platform for mutual learning and joint development of
a model for sustainable development
• Broaden & deepen Singapore-China partnership
Demonstrates determination of Singapore
& China towards environmental protection,
resource & energy conservation and
sustainable development
Our Vision
A thriving city which is
socially harmonious, environmentally-friendly
& resource-efficient
3 Harmonies: People & Environment 人与环境和谐共存
3和
People & Economy
人与经济和谐共存
People & People
人与人和谐共存
3 Abilities:
3能:
Practical
Replicable
Scaleable
能实行
能复制
能推广
Selection of Tianjin as Site of Eco-City
- Strategic location in
the Bohai Bay region
- Accessibility
Beijing
Tianjin City
- Economic
fundamentals
40km
150km
Location of Eco-City
- Non-arable land
- Lack water resources
Eco-city
Bohai Bay
Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Framework
KPIs to guide planning & development of Eco-City
• Higher of Singapore & Chinese standards
• Take into account local conditions & constraints
26 KPIs under 3 broad categories
• Ecological and Environmental
• Social
• Economics
Holistic Master Planning
Comprehensive planning approach incorporating best
ideas from China and Singapore
Social
Harmony
Green
Transportation
Heritage
Conservation
Master Plan
Energy
Efficiency
Environmental
Protection
Water
Management
Waste
Management
Economic
Vibrancy
Master Plan
North-South Orientation
Integrated Transport
Planning
Districts with amenities &
jobs close to homes
− 1 Main Centre
− 2 Sub-Centres
Green Spaces
Other Key Facilities
− Business Parks
− University
Legend
Development Timeframe

1st Phase of Development
3 km2 Start-up area (3-5 years)

Subsequent Development
From South to North
From West to East

Completion of Eco-City
10 - 15 years
3 km2 Start-up
area
Project Milestones
April 2007
November 2007
Transformation of barren, non-arable land into a thriving
and vibrant model city for sustainable development
Original Site
Transformation of barren, non-arable land into a thriving
and vibrant model city for sustainable development
February 2008: Land reclamation
work in progress
May 2008: Eco-City Admin
Building being constructed
Development in Progress
Our Vision of the Eco-City
Thank You