New Cities and Concepts of Value
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<strong>New</strong> <strong>Cities</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Concepts</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Value</strong>: Planning, building, <strong>and</strong> responding to new urban realities<br />
Appendix: <strong>New</strong> City Pr<strong>of</strong>iles<br />
Isk<strong>and</strong>ar Malaysia, Malaysia<br />
Launched in 2006, Isk<strong>and</strong>ar Malaysia is the single largest special economic region ever<br />
to be developed in the region. Founded on principles <strong>of</strong> low carbon, green economy,<br />
green technologies <strong>and</strong> social integration, Isk<strong>and</strong>ar Malaysia aims to serve as a potential<br />
template for urban development in emerging countries with burgeoning populations.<br />
Strategically located at the southernmost tip <strong>of</strong> Peninsular Malaysia, Isk<strong>and</strong>ar Malaysia<br />
aims to become a strong <strong>and</strong> sustainable metropolis <strong>of</strong> international st<strong>and</strong>ing by 2025.<br />
Its location in the heart <strong>of</strong> Southeast Asia <strong>and</strong> adjacent to Singapore is well positioned to<br />
leverage on the fast growing economic powerhouses <strong>of</strong> India <strong>and</strong> China as well as the<br />
ASEAN region.<br />
Timeframe<br />
2006 - 2025<br />
Size<br />
2,217 km 2 (3 times the size <strong>of</strong> Singapore)<br />
Intended population<br />
3,000,000<br />
Cost<br />
Over $100 billion invested 2006-2025<br />
Financing<br />
Local <strong>and</strong> foreign investors from several nations<br />
Photo Credit © Isk<strong>and</strong>ar Malaysia<br />
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