New Towns : From Pencil to Pavement

By exploring architectural work undertaken over the last 35 years, we see how new cities and towns have risen from nothing to become a metropolitan home to millions of people. Starting with some of the world’s most famous examples of new cities, we then use Hong Kong’s new town programme, initiated in the 70’s, to see how plans develop and change over the years. While some of the engineering remains the same, this thinking has changed radically from simply providing a roof over people’s heads to planning towns that are both environmentally and socially sustainable - with a robust financial basis.

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.