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Emerging from Mainland China in late 1970s, large-scale land disposal has become a transformative urban development strategy. This coordinated full-lifecycle approach revolutionises how cities plan, integrate and accelerate growth, creating more efficient and sustainable urban environments.

Large-scale land disposal involves the systematic planning, integration and construction of land parcels within a defined geographic area. Typically undertaken through public-private partnerships, it includes developing infrastructure, industrial layout, public services, and preserving the ecological environment.

Flexible district development models for diverse urban contexts 

Developers can select from a range of models for large-scale land disposal that consider economic conditions, regulatory requirements, and project scale. This flexibility enables tailored approaches that not only meet compliance standards but also enhance cost-effectiveness.

AECOM’s approach in practice

“Our ‘district development’ planning philosophy adopts an urban operations approach – integrating all project lifecycle phases from day one. By proactively addressing critical requirements at each stage, we establish a streamlined implementation roadmap. This helps synchronise execution, saves valuable time and accelerates project delivery.” Mr LEE Len-ren, Vice President, Master Planning, Urbanism + Planning, Asia, AECOM 

In recent years, AECOM has advised and consulted on hundreds of large-scale land disposal projects in Mainland China with its district development approach.  It brings together multidisciplinary expertise and collaboration model to deliver services throughout the project lifecycle, thereby accelerating project delivery.

At its core, large-scale land disposal tests a city’s capacity for operational governance. It offers a structured way to address urban development challenges, requiring developers, planners and decision-makers to adopt a full lifecycle mindset. Ultimately, success depends on more than just technical execution. Only by deeply integrating planning expertise, policy tools, and governance capabilities can AECOM accelerate the delivery of land parcels and unlock its structural benefits.

Learn more about AECOM’s insight in delivering large-scale land disposal: Decoding large-scale land disposal for strategic land development