Tacoma : The City of Destiny

The City Skyline from the Bridge

Tacoma is a mid-sized urban port city in and the county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States. The city is on Washington's Puget Sound, 32 miles (51 km) southwest of Seattle, 31 miles (50 km) northeast of the state capital, Olympia, and 58 miles (93 km) northwest of Mount Rainier National Park. The population was 198,397, according to the 2010 census.  Tacoma is the second-largest city in the Puget Sound area and the third largest in the state.

Located at the foot of Mount Rainier and along the shores of Commencement Bay in Washington state, Tacoma is recognized as a livable and progressive international city. With a population of more than 199,600 residents, the city that incorporated in 1884 has grown from its historical roots as a home of sawmills and a bustling port that exported goods around the world to a center for international exports, the arts and healthy, affordable living.

Aerial View of Tacoma City

Tacoma is home to a thriving regional urban center and the edgy charm of our city manifests itself in an eclectic mix of international businesses. When you do business in Tacoma, you'll be inspired by an extensive shoreline at the edge of a 14,400 foot glaciated peak. Tacoma also maintains a wealth of preserved architectural history which could be the next springboard to your creative future.

With a long history of blue-collar labor politics — from the railroad workers of the 19th century, to the longshoremen of the 20th century, to the Labor Ready workers of today — Tacoma has long been known for its rough, gritty image. Tacoma is also known for the odor caused by the Pulp mill, which non-locals call "the aroma of Tacoma."

OFFICIAL DETAILS:
City Head: Mayor Marilyn Strickland
City Land Area: 62.6 square km.

Website: http://www.cityoftacoma.org

Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tacoma,_Washington

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1. 19th most walkable city in the USA
2. The most stressed-out city in the USA in a 2004 survey.
3. In 2006, women's magazine "Self" named Tacoma the "Most Sexually Healthy City" in the United States.

Ipoh: The Bougainvillea City

Ipoh is the capital city of Perak state, Malaysia. It is approximately 200 km (125 miles) north of Kuala Lumpur on theNorth-South Expressway. Its official population as of 2007 is 710,798.

The development of Ipoh administration is closely related with its administration area. This can be seen from its history that elevated its status to become a city and the state capital for Perak Darul Ridzuan.

Ipoh was initially a transit place and an important business centre for the surrounding areas. The word ‘Ipoh’ is believed to originate from the word ‘Upas’. The white people called it ‘Epu’ while the Chinese pronounced it as ‘Ipoh’ or ‘Paluh’.

Until 1880’s, Kinta River was the main transportation link between Ipoh and other areas, whether within or outside Perak. After 1874, Kinta did not progress much due to the transportation problems, as sampans, elephants and bullock carts were very slow. In 1884, roads were built to connect Gopeng village and the port in Kota Bharu and connecting the mining area in Papan and Batu Gajah.

Before 1889, a hospital was already built in Ipoh while a new hospital was built in the area between the train station and Central Police Station in 1889-1890. In 1893, more than half of the thatch-roofed houses were pulled down and replaced by brick buildings, and drainage systems were improved. Roads were reorganized and shade trees were planted. In this year too, Ipoh Sanitary Board was set up and it was responsible for the cleanliness level in Ipoh. In 1895, the first English Lower Secondary school was built and was known as Anglo Chinese Boys School.

Thus, Ipoh became the largest town in Perak and the second largest in the Federated Malay States in 1895. At the same time, the road links between Ipoh and other places in Kinta Valley were improved. The wooden bridge crossing Kinta River was replaced by a steel bridge in 1900.

Services and public facilities were provided. In 1898, the sewerage system was built, followed by the use of septic tanks in 1905. The first field was opened in 1898, which is now known as Ipoh Field. Perak Race Club was set up in 1904, and in 1909, ‘Peoples’ Park’ and a special area were built to commemorate J.W.W Birch (James Wheeler Woodford Birch).

Between 1905 and 1914, Ipoh town administrative area expanded across the Kinta River, reaching Andersen Road. Thus a new town grew, known as Ipoh New Town. Train station, hotel, town hall and post offices were built, as well as cinema. Motorised vehicles were also introduced in Ipoh at this time.

Bus services began in 1910 and 1911, and the Motorised Vehicle Registration Office was established in Ipoh. In 1905 – 1915, Kinta Sanitary Board North was set up, followed by Kinta District Board in 1916 – 1941. This was headed by A.S. Jelf under the administration of the British Military Administration.

In 1946 -1954, Kinta Town Board was established under the coordination of Major J.S. Drake, followed by G.S. Walker who became the chairman in the years 1954 – 1956. Ipoh Menglembu Town Council was set up in 1957, and Encik Abdullah Bin Uni headed the council until 1962. On 31 May 1962, Ipoh was upgraded into a municipality and was known as Ipoh Municipal Council, chaired by E.G. Walker.

On 27 May 1988, HRH Paduka Seri Sultan Perak Darul Ridzuan declared Ipoh as a City, State Capital of Perak Darul Ridzuan. Ipoh Municipal Council is now known as Ipoh City Council, and its chief executive is called Mayor.

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San Carlos (PH): The Mango-Bamboo Capital of the Philippines

San Carlos City is a 2nd class city in the Province of Pangasinan, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 161,884 people in 28,025 households. This figure shows the city is the most populated land area in Pangasinan except for its density

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City Head: Mayor Julier C. Resuello

City Land Area: 169.08 square km.

City Population: 161,884 as of 2007

City Classification: Component City

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Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Carlos,_Pangasinan

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"The Mango-Bamboo Capital of the Philippines"

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Subang Jaya

Subang Jaya is an affluent suburban city in the Klang Valley, Selangor, Malaysia. It is situated in the district of Petaling. Subang Jaya comprises of (SS12 to SS19), UEP Subang Jaya, Putra Heights and Batu Tiga. The city is governed by the Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ), which also governs areas of the Petaling district not under Petaling Jaya and Shah Alam. Due to its strategic location, the demand for property in Subang Jaya has soared, pushing prices upwards by as much as over 100%. In 2010, it is Malaysia's most populated city with 1,553,589 residents beating Kuala Lumpur (1,475,337 residents). 

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Lapu-Lapu

Lapu-Lapu City is a first class highly-urbanized city in the province of Cebu in the Philippines. The city occupies most of Mactan Island, a few kilometer off the main island of Cebu and also covers the area of Olango Island further to the southeast region, plus a few other islands. It is part of the Cebu Metropolitan Area which is located in Cebu City. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of about 292,530 people.

The city is linked to Mandaue City on mainland Cebu by the Mactan-Mandaue Bridge and Marcelo Fernan Bridge. Mactan-Cebu International Airport, the second busiest airport in the Philippines, is located in Lapu-Lapu City. The only aquarium attraction in the Visayas is also located in Lapu-lapu City.

In the 16th century Mactan Island was colonized by Spain. Augustinians friars founded the town of Opon in 1730 and became a city in 1961 and was renamed after Datu Lapu-Lapu, a Muslim king who defeated Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan in 1521. This battle is commemorated at the Lapu-Lapu shrine in Punta Enga?

Politician Manuel A. Zosa, the representative of the Sixth District of Cebu, sponsored the Bill converting the former municipality of Opon into the present day City of Lapu-Lapu. This was the Republic Act 3134, known as the City Charter of Lapu-Lapu which was signed on June 17, 1961 by former Philippine President Carlos P. Garcia.

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City Head: Paz Corro Radaza

City Classification: Highly Urbanized City

City Population: 292,530

City Land Area: 5,035 sq. km.

Website: http://www.lapulapucity.gov.ph

Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lapulapu

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Davao: The Land of Promise

The City of Davao  is the largest city on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines. Its international airport and seaports are among the busiest cargo hubs in the Philippines.

Davao is a region in south eastern Mindanao, Philippines that boast of its natural beauty and resources. Davao is composed of four provinces namely: Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao Oriental, Compostela Valley and the City of Davao. 

Collectively, they are designated as Region XI of the Philippines. Davao is a major producer of gold, and its mining resources include silica, silver, copper and elemental sulfur. It is where the highest peak (10,311 feet) in the Philippines is located – Mt. Apo, where only the brave dare climb.

Davao City is the most important city in Mindanao and the largest city in Asia in terms of  land area - occupying more than 244,000 hectares. Its population according to the 2000 Census is 1,147,116. It's international airport and seaport is one of the busiest cargo hubs in the southern Philippines. Davao City is also one of several cities in the Philippines that are independent of any province. The city is also the regional center for the Davao Region.

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City Head: Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio
City Land Area: 2,444 square km.
City Population: 1,363,337
City Classification: Highly Urbanized City in the Philippines

Website: http://www.davaocity.gov.ph

Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Davao_City

AWARDS & CITATIONS:

1. Department of Tourism as the Most Livable City in the Philippines in 2008.

2. Named as 10th "Asian City of the Future" by the Foreign Direct Investment Magazine

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