Themed "urban organic renewal endows the business district with new driving 
forces", the 13th 2019 Forbes China Jing'An Nanjing Road Forum was held in 
Shanghai on Nov. 20.

More than 400 attendees including government officials, experts, corporate 
executives and medias from home and abroad gathered to discuss the new 
development trend of urban business districts.

Aedas Chairman and Global Design Director Keith Griffiths gave a speech on 
urban old city reconstruction, city evolution and other issues by analyzing 
London and New York.

Cristina Tajani, the Deputy Mayor of Milan, made recommendations on the 
upgrading and development of the Nanjing Road business district, referring to 
the experience of Milan urban renewal project.

On the forum, Lu Xiongwen, the Dean of Management College of Fudan University, 
released the International Business District Assessment Index System, which 
provides a theoretical guidance for the development of the business circles.

Two round-table dialogues were also held. Experts contributed their ideas and 
suggestions to Jing'an business district construction. For example, some 
experts suggested that the development of the business circle should fully 
consider combining the old and new, and constantly meet the new needs of 
consumers.

The forum showed the charm of Shanghai Jing'an business district and also set 
up an international communication platform for people from all walks of life to 
discuss the development of business circles.

Source: Forbes China