Relying on the existing industrial ecosystem of Jiangnan plate, Changde Airport City layout get inspired by the water system of the Binjiang Doumuhu town and integrate with it. Changde is one of the first cities in China to adopt the “Sponge City” policy in a pilot program. According with the principles of this policy, the plan considers the implementation of ” Sustainable Drainage Systems”, reduction of impermeable surfaces, guidelines for the rainwater collection and reuse.
With the opportunity of an airport expansion and upgrading, this plan gets full advantage of the airport logistic area, the traffic system, the environment resources and beautiful scenery. The plan strategy integrates the industrial and logistic function with the residential and service areas of the consolidated town and new districts, trying to preserve the original urban fabric and opting for regenerative interventions rather than demolitions.