Hefei Luogang Park: a model for smart urban regeneration in repurposed infrastructure

Hefei, China’s Luogang Park transforms a defunct airport into a climate-resilient, smart public space. Its digital ‘Brain’ and sponge city features optimise operations and curb flooding. This innovative model strikes a balance between heritage and technology, providing a blueprint for global officials to repurpose obsolete sites into multifunctional urban assets.