Active Transportation Facilities Design in Zhuhai, China

This project studies active transportation (Greenway) facilities design in a newly developed area in the City of Zhuhai, China. Multiple mini projects focusing on street audits, site analysis, covid-related design changes were conducted to examine the challenges of future transportation planning and active transportation facilities design.

My learnings and reflection on this course

As a planning student that grew up in mainland China, I have noticed the differences in political and legal contexts of planning practices between Canada and China. Taking online courses back home in China was an unique opportunity that allowed me to analyze the urban design of my hometown with the standards developed over 9,000 km away from home. While I found the North American standard of active transportation design applicable and relevant in a coastal city in Southern China, I also realize the importance of taking into account the local conditions in practice.

Project 1:

Overview of the active transportation facilities in Wanzai District, Zhuhai, China

Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities Design Assignment #2

Project 2:

Street audits and site analysis of Nanwan Road South

Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities Design Assignment #3

Project 3:

Covid-related design change and response in Zhuhai

Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities Design Assignment #4

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