Seeking a Better Urban Future

by Koon Hean Cheong

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.

164 pages, Hardcover

Published January 30, 2019

Reviews

[Leroy Lim · Rating 3 out of 5]

Broad overview of HDB’s future approach to Singapore’s housing needs. Nothing new if you are an informed Singaporean as you would be more or less already aware of these initiatives. Interesting only if you are approaching the subject from a fresh perspective.