Agricultural Eco Valley Master Plan

Dan J on November 17, 2023

The Agricultural Eco Valley Master Plan, a demonstration project sited near Beijing, China, represents a visionary experiment in planning a new model of agricultural living and working that is entirely based on the sustainable production of food. All food will be grown and produced within the site according to the concept of “zero energy in, no waste out.” China is seeing itself as a future leader of eco-agricultural production and technology, and the project is envisioned to set an influential precedent for future sustainable agricultural production and Research/Development centers around the world.

The project provides food security for the site’s population while becoming the regional focus for agricultural tourism, organic food processing, food safety and traceability. A cooperative partnership will be established with neighboring farms, and food products will be transported for consumption in the greater Beijing region via a light-rail line currently being constructed.

The nearly 3,000-acre, carbon-neutral development will feature farmlands, industrial agricultural processing facilities, low and high-density housing, hotels, an exhibition center, restored wetlands, commercial and retail buildings, greenhouses, a landmark botanical garden attraction, research laboratories, and an innovative transportation infrastructure.

Master Plan & Public Realm Projects

Dan J on November 17, 2023

The purpose of the master plan undertaking was to create a flexible document to guide the college in making future building and site improvement decisions. The expansion of outdoor learning spaces and the integration of public art are key initiatives in the planning vision and implementation recommendations.

The planning process began with active listening sessions and openness to the influences of culture, place, context, and collective memories of the southern California campus. Interactive workshops with CMC students, faculty, administration, and staff were also conducted early in the design process.

A network of newly formed gardens and open spaces strengthen CMC’s existing garden campus framework. The master plan also expands the campus’ open space into space previously occupied by structured athletic fields in the eastern portion of the site.  The East Campus Athletic Expansion, south of 6th Street, will become the new home for varsity field sport athletics. Parents Field, the hub of intramural activities on campus, expands to the east across Mills Street to create a larger central green. The Campus Center overlooks the expanded Parents Field, creating a truly vibrant heart at the center of campus.  Ultimately, all campus functions now have an address on the expanded Parents Field.

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