Located in the southern, tropical island Province of Hainan (the southeastern coast of China), Haikou is the political, economic, and cultural center of this land mass. While Haikou has seen tremendous growth, the growth at times seems un-planned, un-finished or un-successful. The master plan Epstein developed outlines a framework for which Haikou could successfully implement, to achieve a smart growth strategy. The physical and natural resources are in place, which if properly harnessed, could make Haikou a world famous, green international resort and metropolis.