A Livable city

    This month, Kaohsiung won ten(the most) awards in "The International Awards for Livable Communities", which is also called "Green Oscar." So, I am going to talk about some of them.

The International Awards for Livable Communities

    According its official website, "The LivCom Awards were launched in 1997 and is the World's only Awards Competition focusing on International Best Practice regarding the management of the local environment. The objective of LivCom is to develop and share International Best Practice, with the further objective of improving the quality of life of individual citizens through the creation of 'liveable communities'".

Official website: http://www.livcomawards.com/index.htm

This year Kaohsiung won these awards

Gold Prize(Category)

Kaohsiung Exhibition and Convention Centre(世界貿易展覽會議中心)(Built project)

    "Kaohsiung Exhibition and Convention Centre" is a fusion of international and local colorism, emphasizing green building, sustainable development and the close interaction between people and water. It is combined with the image of sails and crust and also create a unique style, architecture and natural beauty of the city closely compatible as overlapping wavy roof, making the building in harmony with Kaohsiung harbor city image and style.

Koahsiung City – City Face Off: Kaohsiung Harbor Railroad Historical Park(哈瑪星鐵道文化園區)(Natural project)

Coastline Protection Project of Cijin District(旗津海岸線保護工程)(Natural project)

De Le Rih Ga Bridge(得樂日嘎橋)(Built project)

    " De Le Rih Ga Bridge" was a reconstruction in the Maolin District(茂林區) after Typhoon Morakot(莫拉克颱風), and gave residents a safe way home. Not only provide a critical lifeline road to people, but also unfold vitality and prosperity of the past.

Silver Prize(Category)

The Actions of Sustainable Building and Environmental Reforming in Kaohsiung(永續建築環境改造行動計畫)(Socio-Economic project)

Star of Cianjhen Bike Bridge(前鎮之星自行車道橋)(Built project)

    I have introduce it in my previous post. Like the fairy tale "Jack and the Beanstalk", vine-shaped central structure while propped bike lanes and the sky garden on top. The three bike lane stretch out like the pea sprouts, fleeing into the surrounding greenery, blending with the surrounding urban landscape. The night with lighting effects, creating new fashion art landmark, is one of Kaohsiung shoot to share the beauty of the city.

Moon World Scenic Area(月世界風景區)(Natural project)

Bronze Prize(Category)

Gushan District(鼓山區鼓山綠邑—樂活新城)(Whole City)

Dashu District, Kaohsiung City(大樹區走逛美麗新田園)(Whole City)

Hongmaogang Cultural Park(紅毛港文化園區)(Socio-Economic project)

    I am glad to see that Kaohsiung won the international reputation. But what I really wish more is that you guys can visit the place I mention in my blog. Some beauties and inspiration can not be describe by words.


Enjoy the beauty and the music in the video. ^^~

Kaohsiung．A Livable City full-version

I find these videos yesterday~ It's taken by Discovery. It's about discussing some issue about Kaohsiung, especially how Kaohsiung work hard to be a modern city. So you can watch the video and training your English listening.

And this video is from TLC, which is a tour program.