Winter 2013
When I travel to other cities I count two things 1) building cranes and 2) bikes. To me, building cranes mean economic activity, and bikes livability.
I know, it’s an imperfect measure. But by this metric the bustling Chinese cities I visited recently as part of a diplomatic mission from Portland--Shanghai, Suzhou, Kunming, Chenggong, Xi’an, Changsha and Huangpu River District--are exploding with activity... and opportunity.
Street market, Shanghai |