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BEIJING
Beijing initiates the first carbon study of the capital's city plan
The study will identify low-carbon planning strategies to reduce carbon emissions

SHANGHAI
Fatal fire hazard calls for stringent building regulations
Fire and elevator accidents are areas of major concern in highrise buildings

Shanghai Disneyland Resort development contract signed
Construction has commenced and Phase 1 will be open in 2014

GUANGZHOU
The world's largest APM line in operation
The entire 3.94 km APM line is being constructed underground and has 9 stations

J Living by G T Land at Zhujiang New Town
Sophisticate and smaller residential units catered for frequent visitors

Bai E Tan redevelopment zoning plan approved
35 sq km zoned for residential and commercial use to accommodate 600,000 people

ZHUHAI
Zhuhai to build HK$10 billion 3D production base
Invested by Culturecom Holdings, construction will commence at the end of 2010

Macau University new campus commenced construction
Site area of 1 sq km with approximately 800,000 sq m CFA, completion in fall 2012

Light rail system proposed to connect Zhuhai with Shenzhen
An alternative route to the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau bridge which is under construction

FUJIAN
Xiamen plans twin towers mixed-use landmark project
The towers will be over 240 m and comprises office, five-star hotel and commercial facilities

SHAANXI
La Botanica - luxury residential project in Xian
Jointly developed by Henderson Land Development and Surbana Land

HONG KONG
Lok Ma Chau to be low carbon area
Access by light rail, electric buses or walk to the zone via pedestrian networks

Sha Tin-Central Link proceed with detailed design
The 17 km railway will have 10 stations and estimated to cost $60 billion

34 building plans approved in October
A total GFA of 50,000 sq m for domestic use, involving 331 units

Seven tenders received for URA's Fuk Tsun Street/Pine Street project
Total residential gross floor area of about 4,200 sq m for 72 residential units

4 buildings declared monuments
Including Kwong Wah Hospital, Man Mo Temple, Tang Kwong U Ancestral Hall and Kom Tong Hall

Kam Pok Road enhancements set
Construction of cycle track sections, drainage, water supplies, slope and landscaping works

Low-density Avignon on Castle Peak Road
459 residential units with a 380,000-sq ft private garden

Former police quarters' transformation set
Government to spend $420 million for primary renovation of the project

Inverness Rd lot sold for $2.17b
Provide a gross floor area of 21,100 sq m

New green landmark under construction in Causeway Bay
Hysan Place - a 40-storey mixed-use tower with at least 15 floors of retail outlets

Yau Ma Tei building heights amended
To guide future development and redevelopment in the district

HSBC wins Shatin site in a government tender
The 91,849 sq ft site is planned for non-residential use

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