Lin Xuefeng

Director of Tianjin Housing and Urban-Rural Construction Commission

Dr. Lin Xuefeng, who holds a doctoral degree in Management, has a long-standing career in urban planning and construction management. He has held several significant positions, including the Deputy Director of the Tianjin Municipal Bureau of Planning, the Deputy Director of the China-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City Administrative Committee, and the Secretary of the CPC Jinghai District Committee. Presently, he is the Director of the Tianjin Housing and Urban-Rural Construction Commission.

Dr. Lin Xuefeng has dedicated six years to working at the China-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City. During his tenure, he spearheaded the development of a new eco-city on previously underutilized saline-alkali land near the sea. He played a pivotal role in drafting the master plan and was instrumental in driving continuous construction efforts. Notably, Dr. Lin facilitated collaborations with the World Bank and the Global Environment Facility to advance energy-saving and emission-reduction initiatives in the Eco-city. This work led to the Eco-City being recognized as a ‘Global Green City’ and a ‘Future Low-Carbon City’ by the Global Forum on Human Settlements. He is deeply committed to fostering urban rail transit, clean energy public transport, and the development of a comprehensive active mobility network system. His efforts focus on creating a sustainable transportation model that integrates green and smart technologies. With his extensive experience and unique perspective, Dr. Lin excels in promoting the low-carbon, green, sustainable development of urban areas and the establishment of ecological human settlements where people live in harmony with their environment.