Dubai Looks To Improve CBD

The Dubai Forum for Sustainable Urban Development draws scholars from around the world to discuss best practices for development.

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March 21, 2006, 8:00 AM PST

By David Gest

"'Dubai's urban development plans have guaranteed best results in continuing the development process and improving quality of urban life as well as striking a harmonious balance between population and land use,' said Hussain Nasser Lootah, Acting Director General of Dubai Municipality.

He was addressing the opening session of the 3-day Dubai Forum for Sustainable Urban Development (DSUD) which began Saturday at Grant Hyatt, Dubai. Lootah noted that the concept of sustainable development does not define the relation of development with natural environment alone, but it also transcends to the relation of development with social, economic and population aspects as well."

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