{"id":21215,"date":"2017-03-29T22:00:06","date_gmt":"2017-03-29T22:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aecom.com\/taiwan\/?post_type=press-release&p=21215"},"modified":"2017-10-19T07:46:34","modified_gmt":"2017-10-19T11:46:34","slug":"aecom-asia-society-announce-imagine-2060-delivering-tomorrows-cities-together","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/aecom.com\/tw\/press-releases\/aecom-asia-society-announce-imagine-2060-delivering-tomorrows-cities-together\/","title":{"rendered":"AECOM and Asia Society announce Imagine 2060: Delivering Tomorrow\u2019s Cities Together"},"content":{"rendered":"

A new three-year global partnership, convening \u201cliving conversations\u201d about the cities of tomorrow<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

30 March 2017: AECOM, a premier, fully integrated infrastructure firm, and Asia Society, a leading global non-profit institution, today announced a three-year partnership – Imagine 2060: Delivering Tomorrow\u2019s Cities Together<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n

Together the two organizations will leverage their extensive public and private sector relationships to facilitate a series of high-level conversations. Each forum is an opportunity for leaders in urban design, infrastructure and public policy to connect with a common goal \u2013 imagining a long-term vision for each city supported by innovative ways to achieve it. The first year of the partnership launches on 30 March in Manila before moving to Sydney, Los Angeles, New York and culminating in Hong Kong.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese are some of the most exciting and vibrant cities on our planet but they share common stresses caused by growth, urbanization and densification which are only going to intensify with the predicted level of population growth,\u201d says AECOM Asia Pacific President, Sean Chiao. \u201cIf we want future generations to flourish in these cities, it is up to those in positions of influence today to lead the way and create a legacy they can be proud of.\u201d<\/p>\n

The initiative will cultivate a connected global community of \u201ccity shapers\u201d who are committed to sharing their experience and best practices, all aimed at enhancing the quality of life in Manila, Sydney, Los Angeles, New York and Hong Kong.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is the start of a new conversation between the brightest minds in urban design, business, economics, infrastructure design and public policy,\u201d continued Sean Chiao. \u201cThe series will explore cities through five key lenses of wellbeing, economic development, culture, mobility and innovation in project delivery. It is our belief that the right balance of these elements leads to the best outcomes for cities and their citizens.\u201d<\/p>\n

Asia Society\u2019s Executive Vice President, Tom Nagorski says, \u201cWhat we are asking, essentially, is \u2018Where do the great cities of our world need to be, a half century from now?\u2019 And then \u2018What must we do now to be sure that those dreams are realized?\u2019 There are few more pressing questions for the planet\u2019s future. Ultimately Imagine 2060 will be a guide not only for the five cities involved, but for any major metropolis interested in creating a roadmap for the future.\u201d<\/p>\n

2017: At The Water\u2019s Edge<\/strong><\/p>\n

In its inaugural year, Imagine 2060<\/strong><\/em> will look at issues involving the urban waterfront under the heading \u201c2017: At The Water\u2019s Edge\u201d \u2013 a wide-ranging examination of how the diverse approaches to their proximity to water have shaped the quality of life for citizens of these five cities in radically different ways.<\/p>\n

The world premiere of the five-city series is taking place on Thursday, 30 March, 2017 at The Manila House in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Manila. It will explore how citizens of the Philippines\u2019 capital city can reimagine the original ideas of a \u201cCity Beautiful\u201d, created by renowned urban planner Daniel Burnham back in 1905.<\/p>\n

Throughout the Imagine 2060<\/strong><\/em> series AECOM and Asia Society will compile the main findings from each city, build upon the discussions and publish the key insights so they are available for further input and development. The event in Manila will be followed by waterfront-focused events in Sydney, Los Angeles, and New York before the first year of the program is brought to a conclusion in Hong Kong, which is coming to terms with a new future as part of the world\u2019s largest metropolis \u2013 the Pearl River Delta.<\/p>\n

Learn more at:<\/strong>\u00a0https:\/\/imagine2060.aecom.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Next year, AECOM and Asia Society will explore creative and resourceful strategies for land use by cities. The third and final year of Imagine 2060 will look at the futuristic-sounding, but all too real, prospects for use of aerial space and air quality.<\/p>\n

About AECOM<\/strong>
\nAECOM is built to deliver a better world. We design, build, finance and operate infrastructure assets for governments, businesses and organizations in more than 150 countries. As a fully integrated firm, we connect knowledge and experience across our global network of experts to help clients solve their most complex challenges. From high-performance buildings and infrastructure, to resilient communities and environments, to stable and secure nations, our work is transformative, differentiated and vital. A Fortune 500<\/em> firm, AECOM had revenue of approximately $17.4 billion during fiscal year 2016. See how we deliver what others can only imagine at aecom.com and @AECOM.<\/p>\n

About Asia Society<\/strong>
\nAsia Society is the leading educational organization dedicated to promoting mutual understanding of Asia in a global context and strengthening partnerships among peoples, leaders and institutions across the fields of arts, business, culture, education, and policy. It is a nonpartisan, nonprofit educational institution with offices in Hong Kong, Houston, Los Angeles, Manila, Mumbai, New York, San Francisco, Seoul, Shanghai, Sydney, Washington, DC and Zurich.<\/p>\n

AECOM Media Contacts:<\/strong>
\nJohnny Sollitt-Davis
\nDirector, External Affairs Australia New Zealand
\n+61 3 9653 8500
\nJohnny.Sollitt-Davis@aecom.com<\/a><\/p>\n

-and-<\/em><\/p>\n

Brendan Ranson-Walsh<\/p>\n

Vice President, Global External Communications
\n1.212.739.7212
\nBrendan.Ranson-Walsh@aecom.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Asia Society U.S. Contact:<\/strong>
\nTom Nagorski
\nExecutive Vice President
\n1.212.327.9261
\ntnagorski@asiasociety.org <\/a><\/p>\n

Asia Society Philippines Contact:<\/strong>
\nSuyin Liu Lee
\nExecutive Director
\n+632 5502612
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