Specification of software park planning and design
1Key Takeaways
This standard applies to the planning and design of newly built, renovated, or expanded software park projects, provided that the site area does not exceed 200 hectares.
2Expert Interpretation
This article provides a detailed interpretation of SJ/T 11448-2026 'Planning and Design Specifications for Software Parks', covering scope of application, park classification, site selection requirements, land composition, functional settings, green landscapes, and other core content, with a table comparing the differences between urban, urban-rural fringe, and remote suburban parks.
I. Standard Background and Scope of Application
The 'Planning and Design Specifications for Software Parks' (SJ/T 11448-2026) was issued by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, replacing the 2013 version. It applies to new construction, renovation, and expansion projects of software parks, with a construction land scale not exceeding 200 hectares. The standard aims to provide a safe, efficient, and high-quality working environment for practitioners through scientific planning, and to implement the concepts of innovation, coordination, green development, openness, and sharing.
II. Park Classification and Core Indicators
The standard classifies software parks by location into urban, urban-rural fringe, and remote suburban types; and by construction land scale into small (≤30 hectares), medium (30-100 hectares), and large (100-200 hectares). There are significant differences in the proportion of construction land composition among parks of different locations, as shown in the table below:
| Land Type | Urban | Urban-Rural Fringe | Remote Suburban |
|---|---|---|---|
| R&D Construction Land | 75%～95% | 60%～80% | 50%～70% |
| Supporting Commercial Land | 0%～5% | 5%～10% | 10%～15% |
| Supporting Apartment Land | 0%～5% | 5%～10% | 10%～15% |
| Park Public Green Space | 5%～15% | 10%～20% | 10%～20% |
Remote suburban parks, being far from the city, require a higher proportion of living support facilities, while urban parks can rely more on existing urban facilities.
III. Site Selection and Land Planning
Site selection must avoid nature reserves, permanent basic farmland, water sources, etc., and consider factors such as electromagnetic radiation, noise, and geological hazards. Land planning emphasizes intensive use, requiring land resource analysis and assessment, and the preparation of a planning land overview table. R&D construction land occupies the largest proportion and must be combined with investment intensity to determine development intensity.
IV. Overall Layout and Functional Settings
The overall layout should follow the principle of people-oriented development, promote personnel exchange, and meet phased implementation requirements. Functions are divided into R&D parts and living parts. The R&D part includes software R&D, business support, technical support, and education and training; the living part includes supporting commercial facilities, supporting apartments, sports and fitness, etc. The proportion of building area configuration for parks of different locations is as follows:
| Functional Area | Urban | Urban-Rural Fringe | Remote Suburban |
|---|---|---|---|
| R&D Part | 85%～95% | 75%～85% | 65%～75% |
| Supporting Commercial | 5%～10% | 10%～15% | 15%～20% |
| Supporting Apartments | 0%～5% | 5%～10% | 10%～15% |
The per capita R&D building area for R&D personnel should be 12～15㎡, and R&D buildings should focus on natural lighting, ventilation, and open space design.
V. Green Landscapes and Sponge City
The green space ratio for new parks should not be less than 30%, and for renovated parks not less than 25%. The per capita area of public green space should be greater than 0.5㎡, with an emphasis on the application of sponge city facilities such as rain gardens and infiltration ponds. Landscape design must combine terrain and water bodies and consider the connection of slow traffic systems.
VI. Road Traffic and Infrastructure
Road planning should separate pedestrians and vehicles, prioritizing public transport and slow traffic systems. Parking lots must reserve charging facilities, and the proportion of ground parking is controlled by location (urban ≤10%, remote suburban ≤40%). Infrastructure covers water supply and drainage, HVAC, power, and intelligent systems, requiring fiber-to-the-home and support for 5G and IoT coverage.
VII. Implementation Significance
This standard provides a systematic planning basis for software parks, helping to improve the comprehensive quality of parks, promote industrial agglomeration and sustainable development. Through differentiated design, it adapts to the needs of different locations and scales, promoting the construction of green and smart parks.