THE FUSE ÖRESUND TALKS
HONG KONG:
sustainability
at the extremes
Mathew Pryor
Professor of Landscape Architecture
University of Hong Kong
Programme
Introduction and launch of STAD no. 16/2017 ‘Bortom storstaden’
Titti Olsson, Editor-in-chief Tidskriften STAD
Lecture ‘Hong Kong: sustainability at the extremes’
Mathew Pryor, Professor of Landscape Architecture, University of Hong Kong
Discussion over drinks and snacks with
Mathew Pryor, Professor of Landscape Architecture, University of Hong Kong
Lisa Diedrich, Professor of Landscape Architecture, SLU
Caroline Dahl, Head of MOVIUM Think Tank
Form/Design Center
Lilla Torg 9, Malmö
March 14, 2017, 17.00
The unique high rise high density form of Hong Kong is an
extreme condition in which to test theories of sustainable
urban development. In some of the most extreme urban living
conditions, it is surprising to find a population that not only
outlives the rest of the world, but enjoys a high standard of
living, a green and healthy environment, unparalleled levels of
infrastructural efficiency, strong family values and multicultural
community structures, financial wealth, and stable government.
In his presentation Mathew Pryor examines the nature of Hong
Kong and its own particular form of sustainability, and discusses
both the successes and some of the hidden costs.
Matthew Pryor is Head of the Division of Landscape
Architecture, and an Associate Professor at The University
of Hong Kong. He teaches sustainable practices, landscape
design, and professional ethics. His research addresses issues
of greening and public health, public space and walkability
and the development of new pedagogical approaches to the
teaching of landscape architecture. His 25 years as a practicing
landscape architect in Hong Kong has included leading roles
in notable projects such as the Hong Kong Wetland Park and
Hong Kong Disneyland, as well as with long running initiatives
concerning the remediation of degraded landscapes within the
Territory.
Initiators and Organisers
The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, SLU
Department of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management
Research Platform Future Urban Sustainable Environment FUSE
In collaboration with
Tidskriften STAD/ MOVIUM Think Tank
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