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ULI Asia Pacific Summer eNews 2011


Investment, Development Rank High in China’s Lesser-Known Cities

ULI Ten Principles for a Sustainable Approach to New Development Report Launch

MOU Signing between Centre for Liveable Cities & Urban Land Institute

ULI Selects Four Winners of the 2011 Awards for Excellence: Asia Pacific Competition
Investment, Development Rank High in China’s Lesser-Known Cities
In ULI’s new report China Cities Survey, Chengdu, a city of 5 million residents, was the highest ranked city for both overall development and investment prospects. This rapidly growing city was one of the lesser-known cities in China ranked by investors in the region for ULI’s first annual 16-city survey. The high rankings of these key economic centers emphasize the extraordinary appeal of China markets as a place to invest and develop. Download report

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China Cities Survey report launched at ULI Shanghai Council Meeting at PwC Shanghai office on June 30, 2011.
ULI Ten Principles for a Sustainable Approach to New Development Report Launch
A new report Ten Principles for a Sustainable Approach to New Development, was released at a luncheon held on June 1, 2011 by ULI. Over 100 attended the event including developers, government officials and community representatives to share their views on the Ten Principles and discussed how to make Hong Kong a more livable, walkable and sustainable city. Download report

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Ten Principles Report Launch event with a lively and open discussion.


MOU Signing between Centre for Liveable Cities & Urban Land Institute
ULI has signed its first memorandum of understanding (MOU) in Singapore with the Centre for Liveable Cities. The MOU which will be reviewed after 3 years, which will see the CLC and ULI collaborate on publications, global conferences and other international knowledge-sharing events. The Centre for Liveable Cities is a think-tank on urban governance jointly established by the Ministry of National Development and the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources. Click here to view the news report. An Industry Futures Forum and public lecture by ULI’s chairman and executive trustee of the Grosvenor Estate, Mr Jeremy Newsum, marked the beginning of the newlyminted partnership. At both events, senior representatives from the public and private sectors gathered to discuss how cities can continue to remain relevant, liveable and sustainable as they develop.
ULI Selects Four Winners of the 2011 Awards for Excellence: Asia Pacific Competition
ULI’s Awards for Excellence: Asia Pacific competition is widely recognized as the land use industry’s most prestigious recognition program, from among a broad mix of exemplary applications throughout the Asia Pacific region. The winners were announced at the Real Estate Investment World (REIW) Asia Industry Gala Dinner in Singapore on 22 June 2011. The winners (developers in parentheses) are:
  • Paddington Reservoir Gardens, Sydney, Australia (City of Sydney)
  • Marina Barrage, Singapore (PUB, Singapore’s national water agency)
  • Mandurah Ocean Marina, Mandurah, Australia (LandCorp)
  • The Pinnacle@Duxton, Singapore (Housing and Development Board, Singapore)

The 2011 ULI Fall Meeting and Urban Land Expo will be an event to remember as ULI celebrates our 75th anniversary. Top leaders from around the globe will meet to share strategies and solutions and hear about the trends and opportunities that will give them a competitive edge.

To take advantages of the special discount package for Asia delegates, please download registration form to enroll by 31 Aug 2011.



ULI Asia Executive Education Course - Asset Management: Tools and Strategies to Maximize Yield

13-14 October 2011, Singapore

17-18 October 2011, Hong Kong

10% early-bird savings for registrations made by 9 Sep 2011!

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Click here to read the preliminary course agenda

ULI Shanghai YLG Happy Hour @ JW’s Lounge Bar

17 August 2011
6:00pm - 9:00pm
JW’s Lounge Bar, 40/F, JW Marriott Hotel

Shanghai at Tomorrow Square, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China To RSVP, please email to janice.lam@uli.org


ULI North Asia YLG Site Visit: Hong Kong Science Park

20 August 2011
10:30am - 12:30pm

Hong Kong Science Park, Pak Shek Kok, Tai Po, Hong Kong Click here to download the registration form

THANK YOU TO ULI ASIA PACIFIC SPONSORS


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