Future Cities

SHOW #9

Tianjin

Tianjin is already home to more than 11 million people, and it is predicted that nearly one billion Chinese people will be living in cities like it by 2025, and 350 million more will reside in urban centers. With 20 new cities being built each year, China is said to be home to the true cities of the future, with the potential to shape and impact urban planners around the world. Those which are already built must expand to accommodate more residents, and those which are being built from scratch have the opportunity to set the standard and become models for future city planners. Future Cities visits Tianjin, where the local government is investing in vast new areas of development, including a brand new financial district, and a sizeable eco city. The program examines the changes underway to help meet the demands of rapid urbanization.