SPUR Forum: Reflecting China in a California Vision
From SPUR:
4:13 AM PST on January 9, 2014
From SPUR:
At first glance, the effects of China’s recent, rapid urbanization seem hardly relatable to California. But with the state’s population projected to grow 30 percent by 2050, China may be a model to learn from as we move forward. What parallels exist between the paths California and China are taking to better plan for their booming growth?
+ Peter Calthorpe / Calthorpe Associates
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