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Academic Visit：”Exploring Advanced Urban Planning Concepts” – Scholars from the Program On Chinese Cites (PCC) Visit the Headquarters of Research Triangle Park (RTP)

 

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Hosted by the Program on Chinese Cities （PCC）

10/24/2023 2:00 PM-4:30 PM

Address：300 Park Offices Dr.Durham, NC 27709

A woman presents near a large screen displaying "Welcome to HUB RTP" and a cityscape rendering.                     A group of visiting scholar standing around an architectural model in a modern room with digital screens and large windows.                     Group of people watching a presentation on a large screen in a modern conference room.

On October 24, 2023, visiting scholars, teachers, and doctoral students from the China Urban Research Center (PCC) visited the headquarters of the renowned Research Triangle Park (RTP) in North Carolina. The core objective of this visit was to learn from RTP’s advanced experience in urban planning and technological innovation, as well as its role in promoting sustainable economic and social development in the region.

A man presents next to a slide titled "RTP: PAST – PRESENT – FUTURE" in a conference room.                    Modern conference room with a U-shaped table, people sitting, and a presenter at the front near a large monitor and whiteboard.                      Three people smiling indoors with a digital screen and model display behind them.

As a globally recognized hub for high-tech research and development, RTP’s successful experiences in urban planning, technological innovation, and industrial development provide a valuable learning opportunity for the members of the China Urban Research Center. The visiting delegation delved into how RTP successfully integrates high-tech enterprises, educational institutions, and government agencies, and the profound impact of this model on urban development.

During the visit, scholars from the China Urban Research Center toured exhibitions at RTP headquarters that detailed the park’s development history, operational model, and innovation strategies. Additionally, they engaged in discussions with RTP’s planners and managers about integrating high-tech elements into urban planning, and how innovation can drive the economic and social development of a city.

A group of sixteen people stands in front of the "Research Triangle Park" sign on a black brick wall.                  A group of sixteen people poses in front of a colorful mural with trees and inflatable pumpkins nearby.

 

This academic exchange will greatly enrich the professional knowledge and perspectives of the scholars from the China Urban Research Center. They look forward to drawing inspiration from RTP’s successful experiences to further advance their research and practice in urban planning and high-tech development.

About Research Triangle Park: Research Triangle Park is one of the largest research parks in the United States, home to numerous high-tech companies and research institutions, and serves as a global model for technological innovation and urban planning.

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