Leetow Mountain Restoration & Recreation Planning

Leetow Mountain, a 600-ft-high, 670-acre hill in northern Shenzhen, is a key green space in this densely populated, mountainous coastal city adjacent to Hong Kong. With around 800,000 residents near the mountain, the area faces a shortage of large-scale public green spaces, despite high demand for outdoor recreation in this bustling metropolis. In recent years, communities and government entities have recognized the potential of Shenzhen’s hills and mountains, which constitute 68.7% of its green space, as vital resources to address the lack of accessible open areas through redevelopment. The project aims to deliver a feasible vision to decently expand the usages of Leetow Mountain to offer nature experiences, amenities and recreational opportunities for people nearby, while preserving and reinstalling ecosystems in this urban mountain with abundant natural resources.