Tag: Lujiazui Harbour City
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Creating a Riverfront Retail Destination at Harbour City in Shanghai
Pressure from e-commerce is focusing physical retail on the appeal of shopping as a social activity. Leveraging the social aspect effectively will require creating distinctive, attractive shopping environments. Building a social retail hub is one of the central themes of Gala Avenue Westside, a commercial project in Shanghai’s Lujiazui area designed by architects from Benoy’s…
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How New Developments are Helping Preserve Shanghai Walkable Traditions
One of the most appealing elements of Shanghai is the city’s walkability. Originally built as a community connected by streetcars, bicycles and foot traffic, the city’s core areas have long been enhanced by tree-lined streets and broad sidewalks that welcome walkers. As the city has expanded from 11 million people in 1980 to a projected…