The winning project incorporates green retrofits to transform buildings, using exterior insulation materials and smart window technologies to regulate indoor temperatures and conserve energy in Beihu Street. The team introduced smart transport systems to address the congested streets and improve traffic efficiency. Additionally, we created rain gardens and shallow grass ditches to capture rainwater, enhance greenery, and regulate the local microclimate. The project also expands public activity spaces and develops exchange shops and cultural exhibitions to build a prosperous circular economy for the community.”

The team explained that “The most rewarding part of this process was working together as a team. We regularly explored Beihu Street to truly appreciate and understand its current predicament, and this helped us propose ideas tailored to the local context.”

Congratulations to all teams that participated! Check out the documentation tab to view the winning team's proposal.

Special mention | Hong Kong and Hubei 024 Low Carbon Action, China Three Gorges University, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan University & Central China Normal University

• Team members:  Siu Hung Chow, Biyin Chen, Chun Ki Au Yeung, Chun Lam Li, Yu Chi Huang, Hong Chen, Kai Tik Tan, Man Ching To, Tsz Tung Ko, Yufei Wu, Mei Sze Cindy Wan, Shanshan Sun,Xiaojia Liu & Hon Man Chong, 
• Advisor: Hao Jianpui (Design Director, JLa Design Group, Hong Kong)

Special mention | 我们能进决赛拿回属于我们的一切对不队, Hubei University

• So Ching Kwan, Lam Yuk Man, Wang Luyang, Ho Wan Wing, Liang Jia, LI Yuanqing, HE Wing, Wu Qianqian, Tu Yating, Wu Mengxiang, Chen Wen Qiulu, Wu Qiantong, Hu Peiyan
• Advisors: LUO Kai, Xue Yanni, Shen Jinfu, Tammy

The project area is centred around Northwest Lake, and its borders extend to Changjiang Ribao Road in the east, Qingnian Road in the west, Jianshe Avenue in the south, and Beihu West Road in the north. The total area is 1.837 square kilometres, with a permanent population of 24,000. Access the Wuhan Dataroom via Baidu 

Beihu Street is located within "Wuhan Financial District", home to 500 global companies, with a combined workforce of 11,000. The area is rich in cultural tourism, education, medical and nursing resources, and has beautiful natural scenery, developed transportation, convenient living facilities, and a complete neighbourhood layout. 

In recent years, the street has undergone a green and low-carbon transformation, affecting the community, residents and commerce. Through this competition, the city would like to receive strategies based on the recent transformation, focusing on green spaces and climate resilience, connected places and sustainable living. The recommended measures should help Beihu Street achieve its goal of a “near-zero carbon" neighbourhood.

Please note that teams are limited to 20 members for this site. 

Site area: 

• 183.7 hectares.

Key information: 

• The selected area includes 13 commercial buildings, 1,460 enterprises and 1 commercial block. 
• 3 subways pass through the street, and more than 20 bus lines extend in all directions. 
• The density of public transportation ranks among the highest in Wuhan.

Priority areas and key expectations:

The competition strategies should focus on the following themes:

• Green spaces and climate resilience: continue to increase the neighbourhood’s blue and green spaces, preserve biodiversity, increase climate resilience, and achieve harmonious coexistence between man and nature.
• Connected places: strengthen physical and digital connections between various parts of the area, improve digital infrastructure, and social and economic connections throughout the jurisdiction.
• Sustainable production and living: introduce new technologies and business models to explore green production methods. Use various schemes to guide residents to reduce carbon emissions and recycle resources in their daily lives.

The jury panel who evaluated all submitted projects consisted of the following members:

• Shengwen Liang, Chief Expert of Wuhan Institute of Carbon Peaking and Carbon Neutrality Industry - Jury Chair | 梁胜文，武汉双碳产业研究院首席专家-评委会主席
• Haijun Li, Vice President of Wuhan Planning & Design Institute (Wuhan Transportation Development Strategy Institute) | 李海军，武汉市规划研究院（武汉市交通发展战略研究院）副院长
• Huijun Zhang, Head of Beihu Street, Jianghan District, Wuhan City | 张惠君，武汉市江汉区北湖街道办事处主任
• Yu Huang, Deputy Division Director, Department of Atmosphere, Wuhan Ecology and Environment Bureau | 黄宇，武汉市生态环境局大气处副处级
• Jing Hou, China Sectoral Policy Senior Manager, C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group | 侯静 C40城市气候领导联盟中国重点行业部门政策高级经理