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AECOM and Asia Society announce
Imagine 2060: Delivering Tomorrow’s
Cities Together
A new three-year global partnership, convening
“living conversations” about the cities of
tomorrow
AECOM, a premier, fully integrated
infrastructure firm, and Asia Society, a leading
global non-profit institution, announced
a three-year partnership – Imagine 2060:
Delivering Tomorrow’s Cities Together.
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
– 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.
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“These 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,” says AECOM Asia Pacific
President, Sean Chiao. “If 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.”
The initiative will cultivate a connected
global community of “city shapers” 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.
“This is the start of a new conversation
between the brightest minds in urban design,
business, economics, infrastructure design
and public policy,” continued Sean Chiao. “The