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Taipei Mayor Chiang Wanan recently proposed the idea of relocating Songshan Airport and building an AI industrial park. Experts pointed out that if the relocation of Songshan Airport can be promoted, in addition to the opportunity to re-plan the 300-hectare base, urban renewal and land use of thousands of surrounding hectares will also be affected. In particular, if the flight height limit is adjusted in accordance with the law, there will be more planning space for the reconstruction of old neighborhoods, but public facilities and traffic carrying capacity must still be taken into consideration.
The relocation of loose aircraft involves issues such as Taoyuan Airport's capacity, external transportation, national defense and air rescue, and a joint evaluation mechanism should be established by the central and local governments. (Picture/file photo, provided by Lingtian Airlines)
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wanan recently proposed the idea of relocating Songshan Airport and building an AI industrial park. Experts pointed out that if the relocation of Songshan Airport can be promoted, in addition to the opportunity to re-plan the 300-hectare base, urban renewal and land use of thousands of surrounding hectares will also be affected. In particular, if the flight height limit is adjusted in accordance with the law, there will be more planning space for the reconstruction of old neighborhoods, but public facilities and traffic carrying capacity must still be taken into consideration.
Lai Cheng-yi, chairman of Xianglin Group, took the relocation of Taichung Shui-Nan Airport as an example. He pointed out that after the airport was relocated, with the lifting of flight control restrictions and the redevelopment of the land, there were development opportunities for Shui-Nan Economic and Trade Park, which also created conditions for Taichung's urban transformation. If the airport can be relocated, subsequent land planning is also worthy of an overall evaluation from the perspectives of the housing market, urban renewal and industrial development.
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Lai Zhengyi pointed out that the reuse of land after Songji's relocation should not only focus on the AI industrial park, but should also consider the renewal of surrounding old neighborhoods, public space and residential needs. If the height limit is adjusted in accordance with the law in the future, the building planning conditions of some areas may change, bringing new discussion space for urban renewal. However, the volume does not automatically increase, and the load of public facilities such as transportation, schools, parks and medical care must still be considered.
Take the "Xinsong Town New Town Project" promoted by Xianglin in Zhongshan District, Taipei City, for example. The planning scope covers 43 streets and approximately 110,000 square meters. Currently, due to height restrictions, the maximum building is planned to be about 15 floors. Lai Zhengyi said that if relevant regulations are adjusted in the future, the building volume and open space configuration can be re-evaluated in subsequent streets.
He also believes that the relocation of loose aircraft involves issues such as Taoyuan Airport's capacity, external transportation, national defense and air rescue. The central and local governments should establish a joint evaluation mechanism to disclose the cost-effectiveness, financial arrangements and promotion schedule. The Taoyuan aviation hub, Qingquangang Airport network and technology industry layout should be included in the overall plan, so that land regeneration and industrial development can cooperate with each other.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The central and local governments will establish a joint assessment mechanism for the relocation of Songshan Airport in the next few months.
Likely · Within months
After the relocation of Songshan Airport, the building height restrictions on the surrounding streets in Zhongshan District, Taipei City will be re-evaluated
Possible · Within years

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