A carbon neutral project featuring waterways, parks and multiple “themed islands” has been planned for the west downtown section of the Suzhou Creek. The Left Bank Neutral City in Putuo District will cover 2.4 square kilometers and highlight zero carbon emission design concepts. The district’s urban planning authority released its blueprint at a forum over the weekend. The neutral city is part of Shanghai’s ongoing campaign to create continuous waterfront paths along the Huangpu River and Suzhou Creek. It also advances Putuo’s ambition to develop a prosperous economic zone along the Middle Ring Road.