Jigsaw City: AECOM's Redefinition of the Asian New Town

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An exploration of 35 years of architectural work in new cities and specifically Hong Kong's new town programme.

Jigsaw City' is about the past, present, and future of new city and town development in Hong Kong, Asia, and beyond. Case studies relate the complications, history, and milestones required to set up a new city, along with awe-inspiring examples of engineering feats the past and present lead readers to the future of new town development. Planners are making careful calculations now that consider whether people in the future will be stuck in traffic, have parkland within walking distance, or will be employed at the local megamall. New towns and cities will need to be built to accommodate the 1 billion people estimated to be living in China's cities by 2030. AECOM presents topics that will help readers understand whether they'll want to live in the new cities designed, and the influence new cities will have on the world's greatest period of urbanisation. Discover the ten most important aspects of building new towns throughout Asia and beyond.

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With her experience spanning twelve years, Claire Saeki is recognized as an expert in writing, editing, and consulting for industries that make up the built environment in Asia. She has launched, managed, edited, and written for magazines in market sectors within the built environment, including urban planning, architecture, interior design, real estate, green building, construction, and engineering. In these and other sectors, she produces numerous conferences and managed award programs. As the co-founder and publisher of "RFP Magazine"(Real Estate, Facilities, Projects), Claire is currently recognized as an authority and innovator within the industry.