北大教授俞孔坚在巴西坠机遇难，曾推动海绵城市政策落地

Core Points - Renowned landscape designer Yu Kongjian tragically passed away in a plane crash in Brazil on September 23, 2025 [1] - Yu Kongjian was recognized as one of the "2025 Global Sustainability Leaders" by Forbes, being the only Chinese scholar on the list [1] - His projects, including Nanchang Yutouzhou Park and Haikou Meishe River Fengxiang Park, received top awards from the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) [1] Group 1 - Yu Kongjian was born in 1963 in Jinhua, Zhejiang, and earned a Ph.D. in Design from Harvard University in 1995 [1] - He founded Beijing Turenscape Planning and Design Institute in 1997 after returning to China [1] - He played a significant role in promoting innovative ecological policies and projects, such as sponge cities and ecological parks across China [5] Group 2 - In a 2006 interview, Yu highlighted the challenges of restoring the water system of the Old Summer Palace [5] - He designed the Shanghai Expo's waterfront park and emphasized the importance of maintaining its landscape for future urban design [5] - Yu stated that dedicating 20% to 30% of a city's land to sponge projects could significantly mitigate flood risks, although surrounding areas may still face challenges [5]