I admit it. I'm a bad blogger. I manage to get client posts done on a regular schedule, but my own get done when I'm not up to my eyeballs in work. Eight months between posts - must mean that business is good.
Since I last wrote, I've visited China again. We had an opportunity to revisit Hangzhou's new Central Business District (CBD), and I'm just astounded by the speed of development in China. The CBD includes government/administrative offices for Hangzhou, as well as city services like the library and HYCAC. There's a convention center and a new theater for the performing arts. Escalators take you down to the metro, or you can walk along the river and view some spectacular public art in beautiful park areas.
This is a photo of the government complex, which is still under
construction. Everything is state of the art technology, and with very modern architectural flair. There's an interesting sphere-shaped building in the center of the henge.
HYCAC (Hangzhou Youth Cultural Activities Center) is my favorite place. Mr. Jianming Huang has become our friend and I always look forward to the surprises he shares with us when we visit China. His programs for children are amazing - music, art, martial arts, and the facilities are great. I could write a whole post on Su Su City, an experiential, real-world activity center where kids learn to "do" jobs and work in the context of a thriving city where all work is important.
And there's more.. I attended a wedding of 100 couples, stayed at the lovely Shangri La, and saw the start of a fabulous new cartoon art museum. Lots of stories about Liyang, too. Need more time to write!
