Most planning is from the center of the city. In Chongqing, they are taking a different approach. The planning concept has first taken into account the surrounding communities. This is due to the mountainous topography. Great attention has been given to preserving the skyline.
Some land is marked for green space.
Licensing of Contractors is controlled by the central government. In the future, licensing will be handled by an independent agency. Chongqing University wants help in developing more contacts with US academic institutions, professional agencies and contractor associations. It also wants opportunities for publications in professional journals. Mr. Fu Quiang stated that they wanted very much to work with the United States.