Eight areas in Bao’an District have been identified as key areas for priority underground space development, according to the city’s underground space development plan (2025-2035) released recently.
The selected zones include: Shenzhen airport and surrounding area, Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center area, Marine City area, Bao’an Central area, Shenzhong Link area, Jiangang Mountain area, Shajing Station vicinity, and Songgang Station vicinity.
Underground transportation facilities are highlighted as one of the key functions of underground space. The plan requires underground rail facilities to form a multi-level, integrated space with seamless connections to surrounding nodes.
It also encourages the development of underground passages linking metro stations with nearby key facilities to create a "10-minute weather-protected walking circle."
Additionally, efforts will be made to promote underground, multi-level, shared, and intelligent parking systems, with potential expansions to ease parking shortages in older residential areas and hospitals.