Taichung's 7th Redevelopment Zone facts for kids
The 7th Redevelopment Zone in Taichung is a super modern area in the Xitun District and Nantun District. Many local people call it "Qiqi" (七期) for short.
This zone is right next to the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Redevelopment Zones. A long time ago, before this area was planned, it was mostly farmland with just a few small houses and narrow roads. But today, it's a bustling city center! It's where Taichung's new city government buildings are, and it's the main business hub of the city. You'll find wide roads, cool apartment buildings, big department stores, and tall office towers that light up brightly at night. Plus, there are many universities nearby, like Tunghai University and Feng Chia University.
How the Area Grew
The story of the 7th Redevelopment Zone began in 1986. That's when the Taichung City Government decided to turn this farming area into something new. It was located south of what is now Taiwan Boulevard and west of Wenxin Road.
The first idea was to create a second business center. This would help take some pressure off the old downtown area, known as the Central District. But as Taichung grew bigger and more people moved in, the city's main center slowly shifted towards the west.
In February 1990, the plan for the 7th Redevelopment Zone officially started. It covered a huge area of about 353 hectares. It cost a lot of money, around 5.54 billion New Taiwan dollars, making it the most expensive development project at that time. All the land work was finished by November 1992.
Then, in 1996, the Taichung City Government decided to move the main city hall from the old downtown to this new zone. This made the 7th Redevelopment Zone the new official center of the city. So, after the year 2000, this zone slowly became the main business district of Taichung, taking over from the old downtown.
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Where is the Zone?
The 7th Redevelopment Zone stretches from Wenxin Road in the east to Huanzhong Road and Henan Road in the west. It goes from Dadun 4th Street in the south to Taiwan Boulevard in the north.
- Total area developed: About 353 hectares.
- Area for buildings: About 202 hectares.
Getting Around
The 7th Redevelopment Zone is super easy to get to! It has major highways like National Freeway 1 and Provincial Highway 74. There's also the Chaoma Station, which is a big bus station for long-distance travel.
The Taichung MRT (subway system) also runs through this area. The Green line is already open, and a future Blue line will pass through here too.
- Roads
Provincial Highway 74: Xitun 1
Taiwan Boulevard
- Subway
- Taichung MRT
- G Green line: Taichung City Hall, Shui-an Temple, Wenxin Forest Park
Important Buildings
The 7th Redevelopment Zone is home to many important and famous buildings. These include government offices, cultural centers, and large shopping malls.
- The Taichung City Hall and the Taichung City Council are here. These are the main government buildings for the city.
- The National Taichung Theater is a famous building known for its unique design. It hosts many amazing performances.
- You can find big shopping centers like Shin Kong Mitsukoshi and Top City. These are great places to shop and hang out.
- Tiger City is another popular spot with shops and entertainment.
- There are also many tall office buildings, like City Center Plaza and The Landmark (Taichung).
- For hotels, there's the Millennium Hotel Taichung.
- You can also find big stores like Carrefour Wenxin Store and IKEA Taichung Store.
- The Lin Shin Hospital is also located in this zone.
- For sports, there's the Chaoma Sports Center.
Images for kids
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The 7th Redevelopment Zone skyline seen from Highway 74A
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A view of the 7th Redevelopment Zone from Taiwan Boulevard
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A night view of Taichung's 7th Redevelopment Zone
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Another view at night
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The Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Taichung Store
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Tiger City
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Taichung City Hall
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Millennium Hotel Taichung
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Fulfillment Amphitheater
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Taichung City Municipal Hui-Wen High School
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National Taichung Special Education School
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Hui-Wen Elementary School
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