On April 25th, the Guangzhou Aerotropolis Development District (GADD) Administration announced the International Urban Design Competition for the "Aeroverse" Gateway Hub at Guangzhou Baiyun Airport.

This competition is open to design firms with relevant experience in urban and industrial planning from around the world. The first-place winner will receive 3.8 million yuan, which includes a consulting fee of 1.6 million yuan and a prize of 2.2 million yuan.

The competition aims to gather world-class planning and design proposals to guide the development of GADD, create a gateway hub area with a higher level of openness, and establish a new benchmark for modern, high-quality development.

The aviation economy, following ocean shipping, natural canals, railways, and highways, represents a key form of economic development and serves as a crucial driver of the fifth wave of urban development.

In recent years, Guangzhou has implemented the Regulations of the Guangzhou Airport Economic Zone and the 14th Five-Year Plan for Guangzhou's Airport Economic Development, while also accelerating the construction of the Phase III expansion project of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The competition is launched to draw on international perspectives and experiences. It intends to leverage the hub advantages of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to identify the future development direction of GADD and coordinate the planning and construction of the 9 square kilometer area around the airport.

【Prizes and fees】

1.The first place winner will receive 3.8 million yuan;

2.The second place winner will receive 2 million yuan;

3.The third place winner will receive 1.6 million yuan. 

【Competition Schedule】

The competition will be divided into two stages: the Registration and Prequalification stage and the Design and Evaluation stage. The preliminary schedule is as follows:

The preliminary schedule

Note: The schedule is subject to adjustment by the Host and the actual work plan.

For more details, visit the website: https://kgw.gz.gov.cn/xwzx/kgxw/content/post_10234007.html）