User:LL563/Evaluate an Article

Which article are you evaluating?
Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco City

Why you have chosen this article to evaluate?
We have been tasked with finding an article related to urban planning and topics that interest us. I find the intersection of climate change adaption and mitigation with urban planning to be particularly interesting and timely. Therefore, the Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco City, which is one of the first examples of the future of smart cities that prioritize environmental protection in their designs. It initially appears to be under-researched and could probably add more information related to the urban landscape, etc.

Evaluate the article
The lead section is informative, but lacks substance. While there is a clear, concise introductory sentence, there is no additional insight provided in the lead section. If anything, this section maybe too concise and does not provide enough detail. This article is incomplete and should be revised further with up-to-date information. The page even has a pop-up message claiming that "this article needs to be updated. Please help update the article to reflect events or newly available information," indicating that there is information potentially missing. Therefore, the content may not be updated, which is also illustrated by its lack of information. While there are sections covering a basic overview, population, its location, key features, and master plan information, this is a very basic summary of the city. It is unclear if this is the result of lack of public information or simply inadequate article creation. The talk page provides no further insight into why the page is incomplete. While the page is part of both WikiProjectChina and WikiProjectSingapore and is rated mid-importance and low-importance, respectively, the article has been considered "start class" thus far. It is clear that more research and additional work should be made to this page. Aesthetically, the article could also be more welcoming and intriguing. The current image in the Infobox is from 2011 and does not represent the image of Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco City as imagined today. A simple search on Google Images produces many more aesthetically pleasing pictures. To provide readers with a better idea of how the city looks/will look, a photograph or idealized picture could be more effective. Plagiarism is not exhibited, but there are claims throughout the article that I maybe worth citing: "The Eco-city is sited on non-arable land. Prior to development, the site of the Eco-city was one-third saltpan, one-third deserted beach, and one-third water, including a 270-hectare wastewater pond." Claims such as these are certainly not crafted without prior research so a citation might be useful.

This article strikes a balanced, neutral tone, but fails to provide readers with enough information about the topic. It outlines the basic information, including expected population size and expectations for the city's infrastructure. However, updated information on how effectively the city has implemented the "Key Performance Indicators" that were referenced in the article would be useful. Specific examples from the city of projects would also be worthwhile. The population section could easily be combined with the "Overview" section. Likewise, the "Location" section is insignificant considering it has its own section. Additional information on the planning process, governance expectations, international cooperation, and specific projects could each be their own section and provide readers with more insight into the vision for this futuristic city.