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CIEDM Meetups on Urbanization & Sustainable Metro Development
CIEDM is sponsoring 2 meetups this week. Following is the event program & description:
Thursday, 4 August 2011
Theme: Comparative Urbanization & Metropolitan Growth in the US & China
Attendants: Prof. J.K. Lee 李津逵,中国综合开发研究院城市经营研究中心主任, Jin Zhang, Dr. Edward Huang 黄铁屿, Caroline Huang, Jin (Joy) Zhang, Hanna Zhou, & other invitees
Schedule: 1:30pm—7:00pm
3:00pm Meeting with Prof. Lee
Welcoming remarks by Dr. Huang
Discussion on following subjects:
a. Urbanization & Sub-urbanization in the US
b. Case Studies
- Metropolitan Growth & Sustainable Development -- Los Angeles, CA
- Metropolitan Growth & Sustainable Development – Detroit, MI
- Sustainable Development of Suburban Communities – Arcadia, CA
- Sustainable Development of Suburban Communities – Arcosanti, AZ
5:00pm Tour of City of Arcadia: Civic Center, Community Center, Santa Anita Park, Downtown, HOA neighborhoods, & commercial centers
6:00pm Dinner
7:00pm Adjourn
Saturday, 6 August 2011
Theme: Urban Water Conservation - Celebration of National Water Quality Month
Attendants: Prof. J.K. Lee, Jin Zhang, Edward Huang, Caroline Huang, UCI fellows: Qingqing Yee, Elaine Ling, Suya Xu, & Xiaoxia Shi, 39-person Chinese Delegation (pending), & other invitees
Schedule: 9:00am-2:00pm
9:00am Opening remark on the National Water Quality Month
9:05am Presentation on significance of ocean & river friendly development by Dr. Huang
9:15am Tour Arcadia EcoHome & its ocean friendly garden
11:00am Tour Adjourn, Prof. Lee Departure for Denver
11:30am Lunch with UCI fellows
12:30pm Meeting with UCI fellows on development of ocean-friendly communities
2:00pm Adjourn