The Central Park (Phase I) is situated in the southern part of Beijing's Daxing district, marking the southernmost point of the city's central axis. Encompassing an expansive area of approximately 57.68 hectares and a building area of about 12,000 square meters, the park is poised to exemplify harmonious coexistence between people and nature, fostering diverse interactions. Its vision encompasses activating an ecological hub interwoven with blue and green elements, establishing an unbounded green shoreline, crafting a natural sports forest for pure enjoyment, and creating a culturally integrated habitat. 

By capitalizing on natural demarcations and urban thoroughfares, the development of the Central Park (Phase I) is strategically divided into three distinct functional zones: a stylish sports and leisure area, a precinct dedicated to traditional Chinese culture and an international art fusion area.

Regarding soil and vegetation preservation, the project has designated specific areas to protect both soil and vegetation, with the goal of maximizing plant retention on the site, ensuring that over 95 percent of the plants are native species. Employing a multilayered greening strategy involving trees, shrubs and grasses, the project aims to increase the prevalence of local plant communities, boost biomass density, and establish a resilient ecosystem.

Rendering of the Central Park (Phase 1)

Concerning aquatic ecology and environmental protection, the project adheres to the requirements for constructing a sponge city in the Daxing part of the airport economic zone. It achieves this by managing rainwater runoff from 98 percent of precipitation events using ecological rainwater facilities. Moreover, green buffer zones are established in water areas to purify the water and provide habitats for wildlife.

The overall project will create a diverse habitat encompassing six types, including dense forests, sparse forests, grasslands, shrub-lands, tidal flats and water bodies.

As for enhancing the living environment, the design team has utilized wind environment simulation results to position windbreaks around the buildings, effectively reducing wind speed and curbing heat loss within the structures. Moreover, the application of high-reflectance coatings on the building rooftops serves to counteract the urban heat island effect. Additionally, in response to the demands of businesses and residents within the zone, tailored sports facilities have been integrated, encompassing diverse sports venues and comprehensive equipment support.

In terms of technological innovation, the Beijing Xinhangcheng Institute of Smart Ecological Technology has crafted an intricate energy system construction plan for the project. This plan involves the establishment of an efficient ground-source heat pump energy system, leveraging the site's geothermal resources to provide energy to the project, neighboring communities and functional areas. The proposal includes the installation of 142 sets of ground-source heat pump systems underground, providing at least 60 percent of the basic heat load for the northern community and the southern logistics area, thereby benefiting approximately 20,000 residents in the vicinity.