The other side of the river is planed for long term use.The estimated population in east and west constructible area will be 570-610 million and 380-400 million respectively.

• 记者从中国城市规划设计研究院了解到，该院已于前两日向北川县汇报了新规划的内容，现在是一个初步规划，将于12月中旬完成总体规划成果编制，争取在明年元旦前完成省政府审批程序。