Lashi Lake Resort Master Plan
The Lashihai Basin is one of the most distinctive places in China, with a unique landscape composed of wetlands, alpine forests, meadows, and agricultural lands. The lake at the center of the basin is an important seasonal habitat for migratory birds, eight species of which are endangered. Villages around the lake, inhabited by the Naxi and Yi ethnic minorities, have coexisted in this fragile setting for generations. When the adjacent historic town of Lijiang was certified as a UNESCO cultural heritage site, however, Lashihai began to face unprecedented development pressure. These external forces have brought the basin to a critical tipping point. In an effort to create a master plan to guide Lashihai’s future growth, Sasaki teamed with Shui On Land and the Yunnan provincial government to create an environmentally and economically sustainable framework for the region that is sympathetic to the preservation of local culture and the region’s ecological richness.
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