Wangping Eco Recreation Village Beijing

Local recreation area for Peking’s urban population

Initial Situation

Repurposing a former coal-mining area

For decades, coal for the capital was mined in the area around Peking. Now, the coal mines have closed and the areas’ economic prowess has declined. As a result, the area is searching for new, sustainable sectors to create revenues and jobs.

The attractive scenery and proximity to the metropolis of Peking are ideal conditions for the development of a local recreation area.

Project Profile

km2 area

minutes driving time from Beijing

Approach

Renaturalising & Preserving

Building on that foundation, Generis developed an overall concept. This transformed the industrial heritage into a USP for the region, representing a unique point of difference and setting the area aside from several other local recreation areas.

This USP was complemented by the addition of Swissness in order to support perceptions of quality and to underpin the new orientation towards tourism.

Wangping Eco Recreation Village Beijing Project

Achievements

Permission to Proceed with Repurposing

The distinctive concept for the former coal-mining region, developed by Generis AG, convinced the authorities. Key factors were the consideration given to sustainability and the environment, to the local population and to the economic benefit which could be achieved.

The client received government approval to proceed with repurposing of the former brownfield sites and the construction of accommodation.

PENG Tianhe

Mayor of Wangping

«Thanks to the creative and innovative approach of the Swiss planning team, a promising development perspective in harmony with nature was worked out and adopted for my region.»