Rethinking Li

The project establishes a long-term development vision where nature and urban life coexist. By enhancing public access to the river, introducing new housing typologies, and revitalizing civic spaces, it creates a resilient, inclusive urban environment. The plan strengthens Li’s local economy, encourages sustainable tourism, and promotes an active and healthy lifestyle.

Rethinking Li is built upon three pillars of sustainability—social, economic, and ecological. Social sustainability is fostered through new community spaces that encourage interaction and local activity, including gathering areas, outdoor sports, and playgrounds. Economic sustainability supports innovation and local entrepreneurship, while ecological sustainability restores biodiversity through rewilded riverbanks, green corridors, and resilient flood-adaptive design.

The urban fabric grows as a Nature Corridor, extending from the historic center toward the waterfront. Public buildings—such as the new Town Hall, cultural center, and market square—form active social anchors along the route. Flood-adaptive landscapes and modular wooden housing ensure long-term resilience, while natural materials and seasonal vegetation tie the architecture to its northern context. The result is a holistic framework for life in balance with nature.