The Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-city seeks to address the challenge of sustainable development in a holistic and balanced manner. This aim is underpinned by the concept of man living in harmony with his fellow man, with the economy and with the environment. Arising from this, the Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-city has the following distinguishing features:

1.   Energy Efficiency and Use of Clean, Renewable Energy
The use of clean fuel and renewable energy such as solar energy and geothermal energy will be pursued and account for at least 20% of the energy utilised in the Eco-city in the longer-term.


2.   Green Buildings
All buildings in the Eco-city will conform to green building standards to ensure efficient energy usage. An energy-conservation and environment-friendly mindset will also be cultivated in its residents.

3.   Green Transportation An efficient and easily accessible public transport system will be developed. Green trips, which include public transportation, cycling and walking, will be promoted in the Eco-city. The target is for at least 90 per cent of the trips within the Eco-city to be via walking, cycling or public transport.

4.   Ecologically Friendly The development of the Eco-city will proceed in harmony with the natural environment. Existing wetlands and biodiversity will be preserved. There will be lush green spaces and recreational spaces sensitively interspersed throughout the city.

5.   Water Management Water recycling and efficient use of water resources will be one of the Eco-city's features. The Eco-city is located in an area of low rainfall. Water from rivers flowing through the region will not be able to meet its needs. To overcome this constraint and to reduce its reliance on external water sources, the Eco-city will draw a significant part of its water supply from non-traditional sources such as desalinated water and recycled wastewater. To provide a quality living environment for residents, tap water will be potable and in line with PRC and international standards.

6.   Waste Management
Integrated waste management will be implemented in the Eco-city. The "3Rs" of waste management - Reduce, Reuse and Recycle - will be adapted. The conservation of resources and reduction of waste generation will be encouraged through public education programmes. Where possible, non-organic waste will be recycled and reused, while organic waste will be used as biomass for energy.


7.  Economic Vibrancy
The Eco-city will specialise in tertiary and service industries and be an educational and R&D centre for environment-related technologies. This will help drive its economic development and help provide good employment opportunities for its residents.


8.   Social Harmony
The Eco-city will emphasise the development and strengthening of social harmony among its residents. There will be subsidized public housing, so that people of different income and social strata can live near to and interact with one another. Communal amenities and facilities will be widely accessible. The Eco-city will be barrier-free to cater to the needs of the elderly and the mobility-impaired.




9.  Heritage Conservation
The development of the Eco-city will respect local heritage. For example, the profile of the Ji Canal, a canal with 1,000 years of history, will be retained.