CONSTRUCTION MOVES FORWARD IN SHANGHAI


Construction on new landmarks, including a supertall tower, is in full swing in Shanghai’s downtown Xuhui District, Shine reports. The district government released its 2020 major construction plans, listing 61 projects representing a total investment of CNY16.5 billion (US$2.34 billion). Among them is the Xujiahui Center, which will have two office towers — one standing 370 m tall — plus a luxury hotel and seven floors of shops, restaurants, galleries and theaters. The taller building would have 70 stories and become the tallest in the district. Its completion is targeted for 2023. The project is designed to revitalize the commercial developments in the immediate area and will include a skywalk connecting to nearby malls, which are slated for renovations.