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Benjamin Cha reflects on growing up in the US and Hong Kong, and how travelling around many vibrant and dynamic cities influenced his interest in urban environments. He looks back upon his early career years in China, where he witnessed a wave of transformation in urbanization–with new office towers, hotels, and significant infrastructure growth. He explains how Discovery Bay, a resort development in Hong Kong, was developed as a mixed-use residential project on a very large-scale and the complexities of such a project. And why he describes this project as a real eye opener and wake up call.  Ben discusses the importance of greener cities in tackling environmental concerns and how this translates into an investment decision. He speaks about the implications of global warming towards urban land development, regional shifts and what Grosvenor’s key areas of focus are for development.

Episode Summary: Benjamin Cha reflects on growing up in the US and Hong Kong, and how travelling around many vibrant and dynamic cities influenced his interest in urban environments. He looks back upon his early career years in China, where he witnessed a wave of transformation in urbanization–with new office towers, hotels, and significant infrastructure growth. He explains how Discovery Bay, a resort development in Hong Kong, was developed as a mixed-use residential project on a very large-scale and the complexities of such a project. And why he describes this project as a real eye opener and wake up call.  Ben discusses the importance of greener cities in tackling environmental concerns and how this translates into an investment decision. He speaks about the implications of global warming towards urban land development, regional shifts and what Grosvenor’s key areas of focus are for development.

Voices of ULI

Inspiration and big ideas from successful, interesting, entrepreneurial ULI leaders in Asia Pacific who are passionate about improving the places where we live, work and play.

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