| Seeking a Better Urban Future Contributor(s): Cheong, Koon Hean (Author) |
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ISBN: 9813279966 ISBN-13: 9789813279964 Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $26.60 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Urban & Regional - Architecture | Urban & Land Use Planning - Political Science | Public Policy - City Planning & Urban Development |
| Series: Ips-Nathan Lecture |
| Physical Information: 0.35" H x 6" W x 9" (0.51 lbs) 164 pages |
| Themes: - Demographic Orientation - Urban |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Dr Cheong Koon Hean, CEO of the Housing and Development Board (2010-Present) was the Institute of Policy Studies' 5th S R Nathan Fellow for the Study of Singapore. This book contains edited versions of the three IPS-Nathan Lectures she gave between March and April 2018, and highlights of her dialogue with the audience. Climate change, an ageing population, anti-globalisation sentiments the world over, technological disruption, and social media all pose unique problems and opportunities to cities. Dr Cheong examines how cities deal with their urban challenges to create a better life for their citizens. In particular, what are the considerations needed to plan and develop Singapore in the face of rapid change and uncertainty, given our constraints as a small city-state with an open economy? The IPS-Nathan Lectures series was launched in 2014 as part of the S R Nathan Fellowship for the Study of Singapore. The S R Nathan Fellow delivers a series of lectures during their term to advance public understanding and discussion of issues of critical national interest. |