Future Development of Asian Cities
In November 2012, Yokohama hosted the Smart City Week, a conference to discuss energy-efficiency in Asian cities and attended by representatives from ten major Japanese and other Asian cities. At the conference Hayashi said: "Many Asian cities are beset by problems arising from rapid urbanization and population growth." "We want to strengthen mutual ties by sharing knowhow needed to ensure sustainable development."
Read more about this topic: Fumiko Hayashi (mayor)
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