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Building the Cities of Asia
The Asia Society presents a talk with Jeffrey Heller at The Houston Club. He will give a visual tour of urban challenges and potential solutions in Asia, from the planning disaster of Mumbai to the success of Shanghai's World Expo.
When:
November 4, 2010 11:30pm to 1:30pm
Where
Over the past 50 years, China's urban population has increased more than seven-fold, from 72 million in 1952 to 540 million in 2004. By 2030 Asia will be home to nearly 55 percent of the world's urban population, up from less than a third in 1950. The entire region is experiencing an urban building boom perhaps unrivaled in history.
Jeffrey Heller, president of Heller-Manus Architects in San Francisco, launches the 2010-2011 ConocoPhillips Environmental Speaker Series with a visual tour of urban challenges and potential solutions in Asia, from the planning disaster of Mumbai to the success of Shanghai's World Expo.
Heller-Manus' projects include a 26-story office tower currently under construction on the Huang Pu River in Shanghai. The firm is also leading the design and construction of a master plan for the city center of Guangzhou, China's third-largest city.
Cost:
$30 Asia Society members, $40 non-members, $300 tables of 10. No refunds, exchanges, or cancellations.
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Phone Number:
(212) 288-6400
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