NewsReach the China MarketThe U.S. Commercial Service in Beijing invites American architecture, design, and planning firms to participate in the U.S. Architectural Design and Planning Roadshow 2009, September 21-25, 2009. The event will promote American services in three of China's fastest growing cities — Guangzhou, Xiamen, and Xi'an. Firms must contact the Commercial Service by August 15, 2009, to be eligible. China Asks APA to Help Plan Earthquake RecoveryThe Chinese government has asked APA to help outline a three-year strategy for regional earthquake recovery and nationwide improvement of construction and planning policies in order to mitigate the consequences of future natural disasters. James Schwab, AICP, who heads APA's Planning and Hazards Research Center, and William Siembieda, AICP, of California Polytechnic State University, will travel to Beijing at the end of June for briefings, followed by a visit to Szechuan Province and its capital, Chengdu, where damage was extensive. Both planners have considerable experience in planning for hazard mitigation and disaster recovery. They will join APA Director of Outreach and International Programs Jeff Soule, FAICP, and Senior Advisor Liu Yuan. Watch the APA website for highlights from China and a summary of their report to the sponsoring agency. Contact APA's China Program to request more information. | ||
