Changxing, China leads the way in integrating landscape into urban infrastructure.
The project explores how to integrate landscape into urban planning to create more resilient and harmonious cities. By focusing on Changxing Island in Shanghai, the project aims to conserve local natural and cultural landscapes while also considering regional urban development. The researchers use the Dutch Layer Approach model to interpret landscape values and integrate them with infrastructure and urban layers. The goal is to create strategies that reflect the unique characteristics of the site and align with future social, economic, and environmental changes. The project highlights the importance of considering landscape in urban planning to address environmental risks and promote sustainable urban development.