In The News

The 45 Places to Go in 2012

information@galeintl.com () — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST

The Sunday New York Times (January 8, 2012) included Songdo and the Jack Nicklaus Golf Club Korea in the six-page feature in yesterday's Travel section, "The 45 Places to Go in 2012."

The item, Number 42. South Korea: Is Golf's Newest Hot Spot in Asia?

"South Korea is redefining just how luxurious golf resorts can be. A slew of new private clubs - the kind with six-digit membership fees, designs by celebrity architects and clubhouses that look like modern art museums - have opened recently in the country.

And the futuristic Jack Nicklaus Golf Club Korea, which opened last year in the financial center of Songdo, has a huge, undulating clubhouse designed by the California architect Mehrdad Yazdani.

In 2015, South Korea will be the host of the Presidents Cup for the first time; apparently there are some tournament-worthy courses to go with all those fancy new clubhouses."

The article can be accessed via http://travel.nytimes.com/2012/01/08/travel/45-places-to-go-in-2012.html?pagewanted=4 or above.

Korea's Songdo IBD is Model for Sustainable, High-Tech Living

information@galeintl.com (Nadine M. Post ) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST

"Korea's Songdo IBD is Model for Sustainable, High-Tech Living," details the history of the building of Songdo in addition to the status of projects in the city. Songdo is portrayed as a technologically advanced, ubiquitous and eco-friendly aerotropolis.

Songdo IBD is referred to as a "technopolis" with the infusion of artificial intelligence and next-generation networks that are managed by a master grid, making it a "new age," innovative city. Cisco's TelePresence is highlighted as an example of such. Songdo's sustainability is exemplified through a description of LEED certified projects and technologies such as the pneumatic waste collection system. Tom Murcott of Gale International, James Von Klemperer of KPF and Cisco's Anil Menon are quoted throughout the article. Images of NEATT, Convensia, Chadwick School and Central Park are shown.

Please see PDF attached above for full article

The Thinking City

information@galeintl.com (Charles Arthur) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST

BBC Focus, the esteemed science and technology magazine of the BBC, the world's preeminent media empire and news source, features the four-page article, which is entirely about Songdo, "The Thinking City," in the first issue of 2012.

The article, written by well known technology guru Charles Arthur, includes a cover line. "The Thinking City," describes the features and technologies that make Songdo International Business District stand out as the most sustainable, connected, inventive and exciting city in the world.

Songdo IBD is described as, "The most high tech place on the planet," with features including Cisco's TelePresence. Songdo is lauded as a solution to the effects of urbanization through technologies that allow the capability to react to its residents and environment. Several renderings of Songdo IBD are shown.

Please see the PDF of the article, attached.

Songdo in South Korea Leading Charge to Become City of the Future: The Metropolis of Songdo in South Korea Could Help Upgrade Older Cities like London

information@galeintl.com (James Day ) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST

"Songdo in South Korea Leading Charge to Become City of the Future: The Metropolis of Songdo in South Korea Could Help Upgrade Older Cities like London," is featured in Technology Section article in London Metro, the U.K.'s third largest newspaper.

The article, which includes quotes by Stan Gale, speaks to Songdo's 40% green space, pneumatic waste collection system and Cisco's TelePresence units.

The feature can be accessed via http://www.metro.co.uk/tech/886852-songdo-in-south-korea-leading-charge-to-become-city-of-the-future or link above.

Is Your City Smart Enough?

information@galeintl.com (Ayesha Khanna) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST

The Indian Express, one of the largest English-language daily newspapers in India, includes Songdo International Business District in, "Is Your City Smart Enough?" in this edition. The article describes ways in which India needs to create new technologies by using other cities as inspiration.

Songdo IBD is described as a smart city that utilizes information technology to promote efficiency and sustainability. As a smart city, Songdo IBD creates an entrepreneurial environment for its citizens, while maintaining a low carbon footprint.

Please see the PDF of the article, attached.

Mega Cities

information@galeintl.com (Christelle Pangrazzi) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:00:00 EST

Songdo International Business District is included in the December, 2011 issue of Geo France in, "Mega Cities." The article describes the significant growth in population in cities throughout Asia and the ways in which each city is addressing this dramatic rise in addition to other urban challenges.

Songdo IBD is described as a green utopia with sustainability as the motive. Features such as the water taxis and solar panels are described as elements contributing to Songdo's eco-friendliness.

Attached, please find a PDF of the article.

Future Cities

information@galeintl.com () — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST

Songdo International Business District is included in the prestigious DHL publication for clients, vendors and executives, Insight OneVoice. The subject of the entire November, 2011 issue is "Urbanization," and includes the article, "Future Cities." Songdo is one of the three technologically advanced and green cities that is featured.

Songdo IBD is described as a planned city that is distinguishable for being both a residential location and a business hub. Songdo IBD's state-of-the-art technology and strict standards for environmental sustainability are highlighted.

Please find the PDF attached in the above link.

"Stadt inderTüte," (City in a Box)

information@galeintl.com () — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST

Germany's leading architecture and design magazine, Baumeister, featured Songdo International Business District in a two page article, "Stadt inderTüte," (City in a Box) Fall, 2011.

Songdo IBD is referred to as the prototype of the instant city with sustainability and technology as the design theme. Special coated windows, solar panels, state-of-the-art waste collection systems and Cisco's TelePresence are described. Landmarks in Songdo IBD such as NEATT, Jack Nicklaus Golf Club Korea and Central Park are mentioned.

Please find a PDF of the article attached.

Designing Cities for a Sustainable Future

information@galeintl.com (Garry Emmons) — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST

Songdo International Business District is highlighted in the Harvard Business School's weekly newletter "Designing Cities for a Sustainable Future" discuss the challenges of making cities more sustainable.

Songdo is described as, "the cleanest and greenest city in the world." The article mentions Songdo's strategic location as an airport city in addition to aspects such as water taxis, high-speed rail to Seoul and LEED certified buildings.

South Korea's Incheon Eyes 'Smart City' Makeover

information@galeintl.com () — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST

Songdo IBD is featured in Greenbang's article, "South Korea's Incheon Eyes 'Smart City' Makeover." The article discusses the collaboration with Cisco and to redevelop smart cities to be more sustainable and connected.

Songdo's physical developments and infrastuructural enhancements are described. (Impressions: 150,000)

The article is available via http://www.greenbang.com/south-koreas-incheon-eyes-smart-city-makeover_20354.html