Quzhou Lixian bridge is a section of Qujiang Bridge to Xi’an Gate Bridge, whose full length is 580m with 10m width, and it functions as the pedestrian and non-motorized connection between the old and new city.

As an important link connecting the old city and the new area of the West District in Quzhou, Lixian landscape bridge should be a landmark of the region and a infrastructure enriching citizens’ life. The combination of function and form is the entire design principle. And the design purpose is to provide the public a journey blending with the natural waterfront.

▼与水岸交织的徜徉慢道，a journey blending with the natural waterfront ©土人设计

Project challenge: Improve urban slow traffic, solve the problem of incomplete slow traffic system between the west district of Quzhou city and the historical old urban area.. Relieve traffic pressure on Xi’anmen Bridge and Qujiang Bridge. Ensure the width and height of the river under the bridge to meet the navigation standards of class IV waterway. Show the characteristics of Quzhou’s landscape and create a charming transportation circle of tourism economy.

▼与路网连接的交通功能，the bridge connected to the road network ©土人设计

First objective: Build a “people-first” slow traffic system. In order to build “walking + public transportation” and “bicycle + public transportation” system, we integrate walking, bicycle into public transportation system. It not only contributes to low-carbon cities but also meets the requirement of low-carbon economic development.

▼“以人为本”的慢行交通系统，”people-first” slow traffic system ©土人设计