November 8, 2012
MIPIM Asia 2012: Day 2
Both the Investment and Retail Summit lit up with exceptional keynotes on Day 2 as participants eagerly await the MIPIM Asia Award Ceremony.
Tags: awards, investment, MIPIM Asia, retail
investment posts
Tags: awards, investment, MIPIM Asia, retail
November 8, 2012
Dr. Yuwa Hedrick-Wong brings wealth to MIPIM Asia
Our keynote speaker Dr Yuwa Hedrick-Wong looks into his crystal ball to offer David Taylor some thoughts on the future for wealth creation in the new global economy – and their implications for property markets in Asia.
Tags: Dr. Yuwa Hendrick-Wong, economy, eurozone crisis, investment, keynote, MIPIM Asia
October 23, 2012
Glasgow: where more really means more
Conference and major event organisers are increasingly choosing Glasgow as they discover that it’s a great place to do business and a city which keeps its word…
Tags: cities, cities posts, Glasgow, investment, MIPIM, sports
September 18, 2012
The key to future growth in the UK lies in cities
Allowing British cities greater freedom to take decisions about their own destinies could boost growth in the UK.
Tags: centre for cities, cities, cities posts, economy, investment, urban development
September 14, 2012
Cities in Canada Thriving Against the Odds
Glenn Miller, Vice President at the Canadian Urban Institute, explores the challenges facing Canada's cities amidst the wave of urban revival.
Tags: Canada, cities, cities posts, investment, Toronto, urban development
September 12, 2012
China’s property market is starting to rebound
Home prices in China are up after 9 consecutive months of steady decrease. Hopeful investors and developers are preparing for a retail boom.
Tags: CapitaMalls, China, Hong Leong Group, investment, property market, retail
September 5, 2012
Add value with Speed Matching at MAPIC!
15 retailers. 10 developers. 5 sessions. See what happens during these dynamic and buzzing sessions as projects are presented, opportunities are explored and partnerships are forged. Stefano Benard, Export Director of DIM, France, shares with us his success story.
Tags: Developers, investment, investors, MAPIC, networking, retail, video
September 3, 2012
National Systems of Cities and National Policies for Cities and Metros
Key trends in how national governments are dealing with urban change and turning problems into assets.
Tags: cities, cities posts, investment, national policies, urban infrastructure
September 1, 2012
Urban Intelligence 7: Urban Demographics and City Consumption
Using urban regeneration, immigration and metropolitan collaboration to place "liveability" at the heart of a city experience.
Tags: cities, cities posts, consumers, demographics, immigration, investment, Urban Intelligence
August 30, 2012
Calgary: a paradise for global investors
The city of Calgary presents the best commercial real estate investment opportunities in the world, with total returns of 21.6 per cent in 2011.
Tags: Calgary, investment, investors
August 2, 2012
Urban Intelligence 6: Investment in Cities
This month will explore the various ways of attracting and retaining investment in cities.
Tags: cities, cities posts, investment, Urban Intelligence
August 1, 2012
Value Capture and Tax Increment Financing for City Development
The Global Financial Crisis has created a new sense of urgency for finding innovative ways to leverage public and private sector resources.
Tags: cities, cities posts, investment, tax increment financing, value capture
July 31, 2012
Project Bonds for Urban Investment
Rolling out the Europe 2020 Project Bond Initiative will help facilitate the borrowing of further investment on capital markets.
Tags: cities, cities posts, europe, investment, project bonds
July 31, 2012
How to eliminate corruption in cities
Tackling corruptions and perceptions lack of transparency are key to cities attracting external investment.
Tags: cities, cities posts, corruption, investment, Ronald MacLean-Abaroa
July 30, 2012
Flexible planning in cities: the rise of Charter Cities?
Investors frequently cite rigid, slow, and cumbersome planning as an inhibitor to investment.
Tags: charter cities, cities, cities posts, investment, urban planning
