EcoCity
| DESCRIPTION | BENEFITS | CONSIDERATIONS | LEED (Planned) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Create a Community | |||
Package the development together with nearby island residential development |
Transportation will be required between the two developments The function in the two sites have to be carefully selected to create synergies Economic viability increases property values and minimal extra costs |
LEED certificated |
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| Site Decontamination | |||
Decontaminate from nitrosamines and rehabilitate the site for development |
Increase public confidence in site safety Reduce pollution of nearby soil and water from contaminated site Encourage the development of other contaminated sites |
Site decontamination might take time and resources Available decontamination techniques might have limited efficiency There may be financial incentives available Economic viability saves on haulage and disposal costs |
LEED certificated |
| Green Roofs | |||
Provide a green roof on all existing and new buildings, featuring different types of landscapes and adjacent restaurants with terrace |
Provide insulation and weatherproof layer for roof Provide landscape space away from conterminated ground floor Beneficial for rain water collection |
Adding green roofs will have structural implications The green roofs will require irrigation network Economic viability applicable - need to provide green space without disturbing contaminated ground |
LEED certificated |
| Vertical Landscape | |||
Provide green walls or vertical landscape on certain facades of the buildings |
Cool and filter the air going into the building Provide shading during the summer and allow the sun in as the leaves fall in autumn |
Some plant types will need time to grow and cover all the green wall The green wall will require maintenance to maintain optimal performance Economic viability not applicable ‑ needed to create green space |
LEED certificated |
| Bridge Links | |||
Provide multilevel bridges connecting the different buildings including utilities, covered passages and green walkway |
Avoid trenching in the contaminated soil to run utilities Provide walkway between green roofs Provide connections between the buildings |
Package the commercial development together with the nearby island residential development |
LEED certificated |
