Saturday, March 8, 2008

The Green Leap Forward: Is China's Version of Eco Building Utopic or Ectopic ?

Today in the Review we look at the controversey around massive and efforts to create model societies. From Tian Jian and Dongtan to Abu Dhabi we look at the hopes and dreams scenario versus the economic and social truths behind these glamerous projects.

http://greenleapforward.com/

Dongtan project brief
http://www.arup.com/eastasia/project.cfm?pageid=7047

Hao Hao's take on whether eco-cities will persist...
http://responsiblechina.com/2007/07/28/china-eco-cities/

learn about other social ramifications...
http://shanghaiist.com/2007/09/27/dongtan_shanghais_great_green_leap_forward.php

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