The planning of Taichung Gateway District gives full consideration to factors such as globalization, future growth of cross-strait trade and the future development of Central Taiwan. Echoing Taichung’s positioning as a livable city and vision to become a cosmopolis,the project incorporates functions in trade & economics, R&D, college, recreation, culture and housing. The aim is to create a new and vibrant urban oasis fostering a great lifestyle, creativity, culture and biodiversity, while serving as Taichung’s gateway to the world - ”Taichung Gateway - Active Gateway Park”. Through a public-private partnership, the project will offer a visionary, international and creative urban environment that provides a solid foundation for Central Taiwan to connect with the rest of the world.