The pace of change across Asia’s cities is staggering, and with that growth comes new challenges, especially when it comes to laying the groundwork for a more livable future. From the rebirth of an aging overpass in Seoul, to an experimental effort to design a virtual digital twin of the entire city-state of Singapore, to Hong Kong’s quest to position itself as a new creative and cultural hub, innovation in Asia can take on a variety of forms. Yet, the urban planners, architects, and entrepreneurs behind these projects share a common vision: to evolve the modern Asian metropolis beyond skyscrapers and showcases and to place renewed focus on the hundreds of millions of people who call these cities home.

Originally released by CNN, 2016. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on March 28, 2019.

Introductions: Innovative Cities (Asia) (1:20); --Seoul (4:03); -- Singapore (4:20); -- Hong Kong (3:58); -- Fukuoka (4:13); -- Kunming (4:53); .