Examining sustainable urban development in the Greater Bay Area

PolyU’s Faculty of Construction and Environment (FCE) organized an international forum ‘Translational Research Forum on Sustainable Urban Development in the Greater Bay Area’ on 26 and 27 April 2019. It was an excellent occasion to explore and showcase the latest research results and best practices of sustainable urban development. Issues related to urban infrastructure development, smart city and construction, energy, environment, urban informatics, and urban hazard mitigation were examined. Speakers from academia and professional practice from local and international institutions shared their work, experience, and insights on various topics.

At the forum, PolyU’s Deputy President Professor Philip C. H. Chan expressed that PolyU is keen to leverage its research strength in sustainable urban development to support and benefit the Greater Bay Area sustainable development.