Pang Donglai’s Zhengzhou Park Unveiled: 72.91 Million Yuan Investment for 200,000 Square Meters

CNBC AI News – In a move signaling a major investment in urban revitalization, a new multi-faceted city park is taking shape adjacent to the planned Zhengzhou location of the popular retailer. Construction has commenced on the “City Park” project, a sprawling 200,000-square-meter green space designed to integrate leisure, sports, and scenic areas. The project, officially known as the “Zhengzhou Integrated Transportation Hub Eastern Core Area Underground Space Comprehensive Utilization Project Existing Landscape Engineering (ABC Area)”, is located east of the Zhengzhou East Railway Station’s East Square, within the boundaries of Dongli South Road, Putian West Road, Dongli North Road, and Boxue Road.

Details from engineering briefs describe the park’s primary function as an urban landscape, with a projected construction timeline of 300 calendar days and a quality assurance requirement of “qualified.” The estimated construction cost is pegged at 72.91 million yuan.

Sources close to the project reveal the park’s core design aims to create a green corridor extending east from the high-speed rail station. By integrating the A, B, and C land parcels with surrounding buildings and connecting the ground and underground levels, the project seeks to establish a truly dynamic public space.

Beyond its aesthetic appeal, the park will incorporate sports facilities like soccer and basketball courts, catering to community fitness needs. Plans also include extensive landscaping, with tree plantings, floral displays, and uniquely designed pedestrian walkways.

The project’s bid was finalized in early April of this year. Procurement documents indicate a total investment of approximately 79 million yuan, with funding secured from state-owned resources.

Meanwhile, the highly anticipated Zhengzhou location is slated to open before the 2026 New Year. The first Zhengzhou store will be housed within the Jingwei Huayue Plaza, a subterranean commercial project located west of the Zhengzhou High-Speed Rail East Station. The retail space will encompass supermarkets, pharmacies, dining options, bookstores, cafes, and gift shops, spanning a total area of 51,700 square meters. The location will offer seamless subway access and feature parking for over 400 vehicles.