Zhengdong New Area
Zhengdong New Area is a district of Zhengzhou, Henan province, People's Republic of China. It covers an area of, and is expected to expand to and a population of 5 million by 2020.
In 2001, the city government commissioned Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa to draw up a comprehensive urban plan for Zhengdong. Zhengdong New Area consists of the core CBD area, core living area, Longhu area, and Longzihu college district.
When sections of the new area opened in 2011, it was criticized by American media, and 60 Minutes released a documentary about Zhengdong New Area, claiming it was the largest ghost city on earth. Over time, several regional headquarters of banks moved in and the area has begun to fill up with residents. By 2016, the area had a population of over 1 million residents and became the financial hub of Henan Province. A metro line serving the area opened in 2013, two more lines connecting the Zhengdong with urban Zhengzhou are under construction.Office Buildings
Zhengdong New Area is home to some highest skyscrapers in Zhengzhou, including the following:
