As the capital of China, Beijing is a megacity with a massive population, expansive urban area, and abundant social resources. It continuously attracts university graduates from across the country to start their careers here. However, they face a dilemma when searching for a place to live. Housing prices in Beijing generally follow a radial distribution: the closer to the city center, the higher the prices. Consequently, many young people have to settle in locations far from the city center to find affordable housing, which results in long commutes. Studies show that the average commuting distance for young professionals in Beijing exceeds 13 kilometers, with over six million people commuting for more than two hours daily. Interestingly, there are substantial underutilized land areas in central Beijing that represent inactive urban spaces but hold potential for development into affordable housing. These areas could serve as initial residences for the influx of young professionals starting their careers in Beijing. This proposal focuses on the space beneath the overpasses of the Second Ring Road in Beijing, exploring the possibility of developing it into low-cost apartments. Given that the Second Ring Road marks the boundary of the city's core area, it is conveniently close to most workplaces and public resources. The proposal primarily targets young professionals from outside Beijing, aiming to provide them with transitional housing as they establish themselves in the city.
Essendo la capitale della Cina, Pechino è una megalopoli con una popolazione enorme, un’ampia area urbana e abbondanti risorse sociali. Attira continuamente laureati da tutto il paese per iniziare la loro carriera qui. Tuttavia, devono affrontare un dilemma quando cercano un posto dove vivere. I prezzi delle case a Pechino seguono generalmente una distribuzione radiale: più si avvicina al centro città, più alti sono i prezzi. Di conseguenza, molti giovani devono stabilirsi in località lontane dal centro città per trovare alloggi a prezzi accessibili, il che si traduce in lunghi spostamenti. Gli studi dimostrano che la distanza media percorsa dai giovani professionisti a Pechino supera i 13 chilometri, con oltre sei milioni di persone che si spostano per più di due ore al giorno. È interessante notare che nel centro di Pechino ci sono notevoli aree sottoutilizzate che rappresentano spazi urbani inattivi ma che hanno un potenziale di sviluppo in alloggi a prezzi accessibili. Queste aree potrebbero servire come residenze iniziali per l’afflusso di giovani professionisti che iniziano la loro carriera a Pechino. Questa proposta si concentra sullo spazio sotto i cavalcavia della Seconda Circonvallazione di Pechino, esplorando la possibilità di trasformarlo in appartamenti a basso costo. Dato che la Seconda Circonvallazione segna il confine dell'area centrale della città, è convenientemente vicina alla maggior parte dei luoghi di lavoro e alle risorse pubbliche. La proposta si rivolge principalmente ai giovani professionisti provenienti da fuori Pechino, con l’obiettivo di fornire loro alloggi temporanei man mano che si stabiliscono in città.
Officially clandestine living : youth affordable apartment under Beijing Second Ring road viaducts
Chen, Changshu
2023/2024
Abstract
As the capital of China, Beijing is a megacity with a massive population, expansive urban area, and abundant social resources. It continuously attracts university graduates from across the country to start their careers here. However, they face a dilemma when searching for a place to live. Housing prices in Beijing generally follow a radial distribution: the closer to the city center, the higher the prices. Consequently, many young people have to settle in locations far from the city center to find affordable housing, which results in long commutes. Studies show that the average commuting distance for young professionals in Beijing exceeds 13 kilometers, with over six million people commuting for more than two hours daily. Interestingly, there are substantial underutilized land areas in central Beijing that represent inactive urban spaces but hold potential for development into affordable housing. These areas could serve as initial residences for the influx of young professionals starting their careers in Beijing. This proposal focuses on the space beneath the overpasses of the Second Ring Road in Beijing, exploring the possibility of developing it into low-cost apartments. Given that the Second Ring Road marks the boundary of the city's core area, it is conveniently close to most workplaces and public resources. The proposal primarily targets young professionals from outside Beijing, aiming to provide them with transitional housing as they establish themselves in the city.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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