Taiwan Today
Date: October 13, 2016

The Network of Cities Meeting and International Design House Exhibition kicked off Oct. 13 in

Taipei City Deputy Mayor Chen Chin-jun (third left) attends an event Oct. 11 to promote a series of WDC activities being held later in the month. (Courtesy of Taipei City Government)

Taipei, the most high-profile events of the city’s tenure as World Design Capital, an international biennial project recognizing the accomplishments of cities in the realm of design.

Officials and policymakers from around the world, notably Jussi Panjunen, mayor of WDC 2012 Helsinki, gathered for the one-day network meeting to discuss design-based solutions to the challenges of urban development. The exhibition, scheduled to run until Oct. 30 at Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, will explore the impact of WDC initiatives in Taipei.

“This month, more than 100 designers are gathering in Taiwan to build links and exchange thoughts. I expect these activities will inspire Taipei to continue coming up with outstanding design ideas,” Taipei City Deputy Mayor Chen Chin-jun said during a WDC promotional event Oct. 11.    [FULL  STORY]