A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
Macao
AbstractOn 20 December 1999, Macao reverted from being a Portugal colony to being a special administrative region of China. In the past few years, Macao is one of the most successful cities in the world to attract tremendous investments. Once a seedy sideshow to nearby Hong Kong, Macao has surpassed Las Vegas to become the world’s No. 1 gambling market. This profile discusses the radical political transformations, the rapid economic growth, physical expansion and the consequent social and environmental challenges.
Macao
AbstractOn 20 December 1999, Macao reverted from being a Portugal colony to being a special administrative region of China. In the past few years, Macao is one of the most successful cities in the world to attract tremendous investments. Once a seedy sideshow to nearby Hong Kong, Macao has surpassed Las Vegas to become the world’s No. 1 gambling market. This profile discusses the radical political transformations, the rapid economic growth, physical expansion and the consequent social and environmental challenges.
Macao
Tang, U.W. (author) / Sheng, N. (author)
Cities ; 26 ; 220-231
2009-02-14
12 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
Macao , City profile , Economic boom , Gambling , Urban form
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