We are familiar with tranfering ideas and technologies to other countries. We are also familiar with international architects designing buildings in foreign countries. Korean firms are increasingly engaging in some newtown projects in other countires. How about public urban planning? NYT reports that Singapore government sells their urban planning know-hows to China.
Some information from the article:
o Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City
o Southwesten area of Tianjin City - nonarable salt pan and desserted beaches
o Area 30 km2 - 350,000 population new city
o $22 billion project
o Planning and design concept
- powerplant fueled by organic waste
- pedestrian oriented urban design
- plenty of green spaces
o Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City Investment and Development
- 50-50 joint venture company between Singapore consortium and China consotium
In addition, Singapore government created:
o Singapore Cooperation Enterprise(20 full-tiem staff)
o Urban Redevelopment Authority International
in an effort to sell their know-how to other countries.
o Follow-up newspaper article
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