perkins eastman’s master plan transforms guayaquil into an exemplary sustainable city
in this new city, there will be a central garden, a world-class convention center, a darwin museum and a marina connecting the city with its historic waterfront.
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the city of guayaquil’s aeropuerto josé joaquín de olmedo will soon be relocated outside city limits. as a result, the 240-ha site presents the city with a unique opportunity to build a new city for guayaquil. this conceptual master plan developed by perkins eastman envisions bold new development, realigns cultural and public transit infrastructure, introduces new resiliency and conservation measures, and supports a sustainable global agenda on behalf of ecuador’s most populous city.
full aerial view of the new city’s master plan
this land will be built out into three distinct districts – marina, central, and garden – that comprise the new heart of guayaquil. global architecture firm perkins eastman‘s project design goals include an integrated strategy for minimizing potable water use, providing dependable access to clean water, managing storm water run-off, maximizing permeable surface areas, and improving overall quality.
central business district and convention center of guayaquil’s new city
to set the stage for such a transformation, perkins eastman’s new city is built on these principles:
– re-establishing the site’s value within the urban fabric; reconnecting to the waterfront
– providing fast, reliable, and secure connections between the site and new airport
– introducing a new state-of-the-art convention center in the heart of the development
– creating a unique destination for ecotourism, education, and research
exterior view of the marina and darwin museum
boulevard of guayaquil’s new city Guayaquil
facing north on the conceptual boulevard
master plan
Perkins Eastman Presents La Nueva Ciudad, Guayaquil
video by Perkins Eastman Videos
sustainability plan
transit plan
pedestrian connections plan
district plan
regional map
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