Planning Cities: Designing Futures

 The session will look at the role of master planning in shaping long-term urban development, drawing on Singapore’s transformation and broader planning principles. It will cover the relationship between population, land use, infrastructure, mobility, ecology, economic development, and community needs, followed by a project case study on Tanjung Embang / Greater Kuching.

Key areas of discussion will include Singapore’s long-term planning approach, integrated urban systems, sustainable planning strategies, climate resilience, connectivity and mobility, and the creation of liveable communities. The session also highlights the importance of balancing people and place through integrated planning and using planning as a long-term framework for sustainable development.

Outline:

• Introduction

• Singapore Transformation