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developing a model ecocity in China

Under the terms of an agreement signed between France and China, SUEZ is taking part in the project to build an ecocity demonstrator in the Ciadian district of Wuhan.

The goal of the project is to address the challenges of climate change, resource management and environmental protection.

The research zone of the first sustainable city built jointly by the two countries covers approximately 35.8 km2 and is home to 47,000 inhabitants.

The project consists of planning the district according to a global approach in terms of the post-carbon city, industrial innovation, environmental protection, ecology, urban agriculture and an improvement of the standards of quality of life.

SUEZ Consulting has provided technical assistance in the definition of the outlines of the environmental and circular economy strategy in order to develop a master plan, to define a complete urban design framework and to decide on the method and the timetable for the implementation of the project.