Sustainability enthusiasts will surely be following the latest developments on Chongming Island near Shanghai.
The island is poised to become the first major eco-city, designed to minimize environmental impact of residential and commercial populations.
McClatchy has this story on the city’s progress…and sadly, though not surprisingly, a new threat…developers.
Turns out plans for battery-powered buses may be transporting residents to a Disney theme park. It’ll be interesting to see if Dongtan will be as low-impact as planned…with solar-powered water taxis and short walks to buses for commuters.
There’s more…rooftop gardens, shaded areas, a network of canals and windmills, and houses that are 70 percent more efficient than a typical Chinese household.
Can’t you imagine Chicago embracing many of these eco-friendly changes?
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