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Instant Cities

information@galeintl.com (Greg Lindsay) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST

The October 2011 issue of Departures magazine features Songdo International Business District in the lead article, "Instant Cities," written by Greg Lindsay. The feature describes the design inspiration behind Songdo as well as Stan Gale's ideas for instant cities for the future.

Songdo is portrayed as, "The most ambitious instant city or all," as a melting pot of the best elements of different cities around the globe. The article continues by expressing how popular Songdo is among Koreans and is hailed as, "One of the world's greenest, most energy- efficient cities," with a description of different state-of- the- art technologies found within the city.

Departures has a circulation of 1.1 million with a readership exceeding five million.

Attached above, please find a scan of the article.

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

Can Emulating Other Cities Improve New York: Yay! Or Nay?

information@galeintl.com (Kelsey Keith ) — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST

Pick up of New York Magazine article, "What New York can Steal From Hong Kong," in which Songdo is described is referenced in "Archicritics" section, "Can Emulating Other Cities Improve New York: Yay! Or Nay?" refers to Songdo IBD as a patchwork" derived from cities which we know to have provided successful living environments." The article is available via http://ny.curbed.com/archives/2011/10/11/can_emulating_other_cities_improve_new_york_yay_or_nay.php

What New York Can Steal From Hong Kong

information@galeintl.com (Justin Davidson) — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST

Songdo featured in the Special Section, 'Fall Design 2011: The City as a Laboratory.' The article, "What New York Can Steal From Hong Kong," describes ways that New York City can improve its layout and design by learning from cities around the world. Describes how the desingn of the $35B Songdo IBD has been influenced by New York. The article claims that Songdo has real potential for a rich history. Stan Gale is mentioned as developer.

Dawn of the Smart City

information@galeintl.com (LESLIE P. NORTON) — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST

Songdo IBD is featured in article that discusses the boom in cities and the historic migration to urban areas around the globe. Songdo is referred to as, "brand new and planned to the last function of each building. For example, every inch of New Songdo City in South Korea, built on landfill 35 miles from Seoul and scheduled for completion in 2015, is wired for broadband access by Cisco Systems." The importance of technology in planned cities is highlighted.

Legends & Icons

information@galeintl.com () — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EST

Songdo IBD and Stan Gale are included in the Real Estate Forum 65th Anniversary issue, "Legends & Icons." The feature article chronicles the development of the commercial real estate industry and the people who have made the industry what it is today. Stan Gale describes the significance of Songdo IBD and that it represents a true gateway city.

Five Things You Need to Know about City Branding Today

information@galeintl.com ( Lynne-Anne Davis) — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EST

Campaign Asia Pacific features Songdo in the article, "Five Things You Need to Know about City Branding Today." The article describes five tips on how to brand a city in the most positive and effective way. Songdo is described as setting the standard for greatness due to the emphasis on sustainability. Songdo is, "raising the bar with centralized waste disposable systems," and is praised as a city that surpasses expectations and is properly branded as a city that does exactly that.

The article is available via http://www.campaignasia.com/Article/272876,five-things-you-need-to-know-about-city-branding-today.aspx

Virginia’s Path to Digital Cities

information@galeintl.com (James A. Bacon) — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EST

Songdo IBD featured in article about digital cities, describing Songdo as a technologically advanced location. The article, accompanied by an aerial rendering, speaks to the multiple technological advances SOngdo presents its residents, commuters and visitors. Songdo, excelling as a state-of-the-art location, is highlighted as an exemplar for future development and innovation in Virginia.

Winter Travel: This Season's 7 Hottest Destinations

information@galeintl.com (Top Koaysomboon) — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EST

Songdo IBD featured as Asia's newest travel destination. Images to accompany the article which is expected to be syndicated to the publisher's additional Asian magazines.