Jiang Wanan clarified that the construction of the feng pool in the Municipal Plaza is not for transportation, but for facility update planning
Quick Look
- In response to external doubts about his plan to build a feng shui pond in the city hall square to improve traffic flow, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wanan clarified that there is a huge gap between the relevant statements and the facts.
- He emphasized that the square facilities must be updated after being used for more than 30 years.
- The planning goal is to create an inclusive, humanistic, green space, reduce the heat island effect, and a breathing park.
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Why It Matters
City Hall Plaza is an important public space in Taipei City. It has been used for more than 30 years and the facilities are old and need to be updated. After Jiang Wanan took office, he initiated relevant discussions and planning to improve the environment and functions of the square.
Jiang Wanan plans to build a feng shui pond in the city hall square, but the outside world suspects that he wants to change his luck. In this regard, Jiang Wanan clarified in an interview today (3rd) that "many statements are far from the facts" and there are important considerations in updating the square facilities. (Photo by reporter Sun Weirong)
As the nine-in-one election campaign heats up, former People's Party Central Committee member Zhang Yifan said on the program "Taiwan's Frontline" that Taipei Mayor Chiang Wanan wants to build a feng shui pond in the city hall square, questioning whether he is trying to change his luck so that he can successfully enter the presidential palace in 2028. In this regard, Jiang Wanan clarified in an interview today (3rd) that "many statements are far from the facts" and there are important considerations in updating the square facilities.
Jiang Wanan has a full schedule today. He attended the establishment of the Guo Zhaoyan Competition in the morning. When interviewed by the media before the meeting, he was asked about the issue of building a feng shui pond in the city hall square. Jiang Wanan said that the Civic Square has been used for more than 30 years, and many facilities really need to be updated. He started relevant discussions and planning when he took office, hoping to create a park based on the concepts of inclusiveness and people-oriented, increasing green space, reducing the heat island effect, being closer to citizens, integrating parents and children, and being able to breathe.
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Jiang Wanan said that relevant designs have also been discussed and reviewed by the municipal review meeting, and relevant traffic maintenance will be done to minimize the impact of construction. This is all based on adhering to various professions and moving forward.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The renovation project of the City Hall Plaza will be carried out in phases after approval by the municipal review meeting.
Likely · Within months
Open Questions
- What is the specific design plan and budget for the Feng pool?
- When are the estimated start and completion times for the update project?
- How receptive are the public to the concept of an inclusive humanistic park?
