Xuhui Runway Park is an innovative urban revitalization project that breathes new life into a unique piece of Shanghai’s history. Located in the Xuhui Riverfront Area, a former industrial zone of the city, this 14.63-hectare (36.15-acre) site was a runway for Longhua Airport, which operated for over 80 years and was Shanghai’s only civilian airport until 1949. The remaining 1,830-meter (2,001-yard) long and 80-meter (87-yard) wide concrete runway was built in 1948 and used until the airport was closed in 2011.
Existing Conditions and Site Plan (Image Credit: Sasaki, Google)Runway to the FutureRiverfront Enjoyment
With the recent redevelopment of the Xuhui Riverfront Area into a mixed-use district, the historic runway
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