Work by Jeffrey Till while Design Director, Global Sustainability Leader at Woods Bagot

PDA Port of Dalian, Liaonang, China

The historic Port of Dalian, China, held an international design competition to redevelop how the City meets the waterfront, re-purposing the existing bulk cargo piers and related structures. The winning entry and subsequent master plan envisions a new waterfront Eco District, with a mix of maritime and residential uses and ecological infrastructure, reconnecting to the city's downtown CBD.

Dalian’s Waterfront Eco-District will meet or exceed the goals of the city’s 12th Five Year Plan, with specific design and infrastructure to support a Green Dalian. At the community scale, this means a district created for a healthy lifestyle and a healthy economy.· A sense of place and recognisable identity, which embodies of Dalian’s leadership towards a sustainable future.

· A walkable, human scaled environment, connecting residents and visitors to the harbour and Dalian’s CBD.
· Development of “Eco Infrastructure” as a new model for Dalian’s growth.
· A wide range of residential dwellings to suit differing income and social environments.
· A commercial address which drives value, bringing employment to the District.