Location Nanjing, China Client Nanjing Hexi New Town Development Authority SWA Scope Urban Planning Master Planning Size 186 hectares Consultant Jones Lang LaSalle, Shanghai Awards ASLA Texas Chapter Merit Award, Planning and Analysis
SWA provided urban- and master-planning services with an eye toward transforming the Nanjing Hexi Riverfront into a world-class waterfront destination. The design draws visitors by creating five vibrant public attractions—including an art park, a performing arts center, and a commercial entertainment plaza—that capitalize on the site’s valued riverfront location. Each public attraction is complemented with convenient connectivity, a landscape of remarkable natural and urban beauty, and compatible commercial development. The plan also makes provisions for natural resource preservation and enhancement, including flood protection and storm-water storage that allows for
harvesting, and polishing solutions embedded in the plan allow the Hexi
safe interaction of people and development with
Riverfront to enhance this dynamic natural system and improve the quality
the river. Wetlands, natural pollution filters, run-off