"We had a long way to overcome our urban development issues," he said. Yokohama is supporting sustainable urban development in Asia including work on infrastructure, such as water and sewage systems, waste treatment, and installation of energy-saving equipment. Under its collaboration with the ADB, Yokohama City holds an annual "Asia Smart City conference" for participants to share knowledge on best practices. "These days, urban development is not only assistance from country to country," he said. All of these new urban development initiatives have made sound urban planning a critical component of Yokohama's economic prosperity.

Source: Bangkok Post July 31, 2017 04:52 UTC