A new green community master planned by Connecticut-based, Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects, has received city approvals in Wuxi, China. The firm recently presented city officials the plan for Jingui Li, a mixed-use neighborhood development. Construction for the project, which will comprise 770,000 square meters, may begin as soon as 2011. Video below:

Wuxi is a city of more than 4 million people in southeast China. The development is envisioned as a model for sustainable, livable cities, Jingui Li will be primarily residential, with an emphasis on outdoor public spaces. Six distinct neighborhoods will offer living options ranging from low-rise buildings along canals to high-rise towers with park views.

Pelli Clarke Pelli was also selected to design the development’s signature 60-story hotel tower, a retail center with a lushly planted 4.5-hectare rooftop garden with walking paths and fine dining, the pedestrian bridge from the retail building to Jingui Park; and the Ellipse, a six-building residential and clubhouse complex.

Sustainability will be a design priority. More than 90 percent of the 27-hectare site will remain open green space and there will be an extensive storm water management program. In addition, all buildings will incorporate high-performance technology.

via: prnewswire