齐鲁晚报·齐鲁壹点记者 田佳玉 通讯员 张华洋 近日，中国外交部发言人毛宁在海外社交平台发文："中国山东威海，碧海之畔的绿茵赛场，令球员与观众心驰神往。"这处令她赞叹的绿茵场，正是 威海城市更新标志性项目——至海港湾的动人场景。 毛宁在2026年开年的这次发声，就像一束聚光灯，又一次把威海这片区域照亮。如今的至海港湾，海风吹着，灯光亮着，球场里人们奔跑、欢笑。这 些平平常常却热气腾腾的日子，是这里最动人的风景。 其实，这不是毛宁首次关注威海、推介至海港湾。2025年7月，毛宁也曾在海外社交平台点赞至海港湾："在绝美的城市风光衬托下，中国东部山东省 的威海在海边建造了足球场和篮球场。在中国，人民始终占据每一处公共空间最重要的位置。" 不到一年时间，中国外交部发言人两次将至海港湾推向全球视野，其背后所蕴含的，远不止风景之美。 至海港湾的前身是始建于1918年的威海老港码头，2013年随着港口功能迁址，这里便闲置下来。为唤醒这片土地的活力，威海没有选择常见的商业开 发模式，而是走上了一条"保护与焕新共生"的更新之路，打造了集商业消费、文旅体验、公共服务于一体的城市综合体。 高标准建设的大操场、俯瞰大海的屋顶花园、静 ...

Core Insights - The "Zhihai Port Bay" has officially opened on June 28, 2023, as a new urban landmark in Weihai, built by Weihai Urban Investment Group, blending historical significance with modern design [1][4]. Group 1: Design and Structure - The design concept of "Zhihai Port Bay" is inspired by a "giant whale at sea," featuring a unique arch structure that combines a large-span arch with prestressed hollow slabs, creating a visual effect reminiscent of a whale's back emerging from the water [4][6]. - The architectural form reflects Weihai's geographical features, emphasizing marine culture through its exterior design [4]. Group 2: Commercial and Cultural Offerings - The super commercial and travel center includes six themed spaces and diverse business formats, providing high-end shopping, unique dining, leisure entertainment, and cultural experiences [6][7]. - The project has achieved a 100% brand occupancy rate with 126 brands, including 77 that are entering Weihai for the first time, indicating a strong market interest [6]. Group 3: Economic and Community Impact - The operation of "Zhihai Port Bay" is expected to invigorate the city's commercial vitality, creating a "city living room" that combines shopping, leisure, and cultural activities for residents and tourists [7]. - The development aims to foster long-term value and urban growth, integrating various aspects of commerce, culture, art, tourism, and technology, enhancing Weihai's economic appeal [7].

Core Insights - The "Zhihai Port Bay" project in Weihai is set to become a new urban landmark, revitalizing the city's commercial, tourism, and cultural landscape [1][3][8] - The project is designed with a "whale emerging from the sea" concept, featuring diverse spaces and activities aimed at enhancing the consumer experience and driving local economic growth [3][4][8] Project Overview - The "Zhihai Port Bay" covers a total construction area of 120,000 square meters and includes various facilities such as a sci-fi ocean world, youth center, pet-friendly area, children's center, and a large underground parking lot [2][3] - The project is currently in the final stages of construction, with an expected opening date of June 28 this year [1][2] Commercial Strategy - The project aims to attract a diverse customer base, including young people, tourists, families, and business professionals, with a focus on trendy dining and entertainment options [5][6] - The leasing success rate is reported at 99%, with 59% of the brands being first-time entrants to Weihai [5][6] Cultural and Economic Impact - "Zhihai Port Bay" is positioned to enhance Weihai's cultural tourism market, linking with local historical sites and creating a full-day tourism experience [6][7] - The project is expected to stimulate surrounding commercial activities and elevate local consumption levels, contributing to high-quality regional economic development [3][4][8] Architectural Design - The architectural design incorporates a unique large-span arch structure, reflecting the marine culture and the geographical features of Weihai [6][7] - The design emphasizes sustainability and accessibility, aiming to create a shared public space that fosters community engagement [7][8]