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     With more than fifty percent of the world’s people living in big cities, the problem of overpopulation isbecoming a major concern. The International Council of Societies of Industrial Design (Icsid) promotes industrialdesign as the answer to many urban problems. Icsid began the World Design Capital program in 2008. Theprogram is held every two years to honor metropolitan areas that have successfully used design as a tool toimprove the lives of city residents. In 2013, Taipei was chosen to be the host city for this event in2016. Taipei’splan to focus on sustainability with a balance between innovation and respect for nature impressed Icsid. This iswhat allows Taipei to be recognized as a true design leader.         Taipei is truly a city driven by design. The officials chose the slogan “Adaptive City – Design in Motion” anddevoted themselves to the preparation for the event. Planners considered how to deal with limited resources andhow design could help bring citizens a better quality of life. They also thought about ways to create aforward-looking city.
     In the end, sixteen projects were selected, and one by one, they have been presented to the public since2013.One project uses smart technology to improve bus shelters, bus stops and traffic signals. In another, designers areworking to make neighborhoods more attractive with creative store signs. Also, a city-wide, people-orientedwalking system is being developed. What’s better, a “health and happiness park” provides many resources forsenior citizens in the Taipei Expo Park.
     This year, we will see more design inspirations pop up all over Taipei. Taipei will prove that it is indeedqualified for the title “World Design Capital.”
56. Which of the following is true about the World Design Capital program?
(A) It has a history over a decade.
(B) It is an international campaign.
(C) Taipei is the third city to hold the event.
(D) The city that wins the title changes every year.