Urban Land Asia
December 2004
Feature Article
Asia's Emerging Airport Cities
by
John D. Kasarda
The role and development impact of major airports are changing dramatically, and those in Asia are leading the way.
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In This Issue
- China, the World Bank, and ULI
The inaugural International Symposium on City Planning, attended by 23 European, North American, Asian, and Australian urban planning experts including two ULI representatives, was held in Beijing, China, on October 25 to 29. - China's Nonperforming Loans
Efforts by Chinese regulators to make banks accountable means opportunities for foreign Investors. - Focus on Livability
Asia is growing by leaps and bounds. Its sizzling economies, vast consumer markets, plans for major airport and infrastructure projects, and a predisposition to new and innovative design and engineering solutions all point to exciting opportunities for real estate professionals in cities from Delhi to Shanghai to Seoul. - Historic Preservation and Tourism in Japan: Lessons for Prospering Asian Economies
Preservation and adaptive use translate into value. - Hotel Claska
The former Hotel New Meguro, a "no frills" business hotel built in the 1960s, underwent a facelift and unveiled itself in September 2003 as one of Tokyo's newest "see and be seen with" destinations. - Japanese Shopping Centers: Room To Grow
In spite of a boom,there are plenty of niches for retail development. - Lessons from Shanghai Xintiandi: China's Retail Success Story
Lifestyle retail developments promise vitality for Chinese cities and beyond. - Letter from the ULI Asia Chairman
I am delighted to welcome you to this first issue of Urban Land Asia. - Letter from the ULI Japan Chairman
I would like to congratulate ULI on the publication of Urban Land Asia magazine. Six years have passed since ULI began its resolute activities across Asia. - New Development in China: A Work in Progress
Flexibility, patience, and knowledge of local conditions help bridge cultural differences when working in China. - Outsourcing: The View from Asia
China and India gear up for growing demand. - Recent Trends in Global Real Estate Investments
Significant changes have taken place in the international property market arena over recent years. - UL Asia 2004 Cover
- UL Asia December 2004 TOC