Projects in China

Since 1996, APA has collaborated on demonstration projects. The first project was a thorough investigation and study of the management of China's arable lands and the use of land and water, done in cooperation with the Chinese Ministry of Land and Natural Resources and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP).

APA's goal is to help create plans that:

• best serve a city's future
• set a good example in terms of city planning at large
• create a new trend in planning process, urban design philosophy, or problem-solving tools

Learn more about APA's China Projects and Program (pdf)

APA also co-drafted, with the China Academy of Urban Planning, check-up systems to examine the proficiency of certified planners in China. In 1999, APA and the Regional Planning Association created a plan for the Shanghai Pudong Huamu Area.

In 2000, APA and the Chinese Mayors Association started the Mayors Forum to promote exchange between mayors. In 2002, with the assistance of the Nanjing Planning Bureau, APA conducted research on the historic preservation of ancient capitals. APA also invited Professor Grover Mouton III to collaborate with the Nanjing Planning Bureau on the Master plan for Menxi, Nanjing.

Completed demonstration projects include the Plan of Huamu District in Pudong, Shanghai (completed in 2000), the Menxi Historical Preservation and Revitalization Plan, Nanjing (completed in 2002), and Zhenjiang Nanxu New Town Development (completed in 2004).

Ongoing projects include Comparative Research on Historical Cities in the World (for Nanjing Urban Planning Bureau); Coastline Plan of Tianjin Municipality; General Land Use Plan, Tianjin Municipality; Xiazhazhen Master Plan and Urban Design Guidelines, and Strategic Plan for Nantong Regional and Port District in Inner Yangtze River.