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Sustainable Urbanisation in Asia: Drivers and Consequences

Wed, 22 Jan

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Singapore

This symposium explores the critical drivers and consequences of sustainable urbanisation in Asia’s cities. Organiser: the SMU Urban Institute Co-organisers: HKU-Urban Systems Institute; Asia Real Estate Initiative, MIT Center for Real Estate Registration: https://eventregistration.smu.edu.sg/ev

Sustainable Urbanisation in Asia: Drivers and Consequences
Sustainable Urbanisation in Asia: Drivers and Consequences

Time & Location

22 Jan 2025, 9:00 am – 12:45 pm HKT

Singapore, Seminar Room 3-11, Level 3 Yong Pung How School of Law, SMU Urban Institute

About the event

This symposium explores the critical drivers and consequences of sustainable urbanisation in Asia, focusing on key challenges and opportunities shaping the region's cities. Discussions will address diverse topics, including the environmental and urban impacts of global trade, strategies for green and transit-oriented developments, the role of digital innovation in urban mobility, and the application of data-driven approaches for inclusive and sustainable urban futures. By bringing together thought leaders from academia and industry, the symposium aims to provide actionable insights for building resilient and sustainable urban landscapes in Asia.

Moderator and Speakers

Orlando WOODS Professor of Geography and Director, SMU Urban Institute Singapore Management University


Siqi ZHENG Topic: Urban and Environmental Impacts of the US-China Trade War on Southeast Asia’s Cities

STL Champion Professor of Urban and Real Estate Sustainability

Faculty Director, MIT Center for Real Estate

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Shyn Yee HO-STRANGAS Topic: Data-Driven Strategies for Sustainable and Inclusive Future Cities in Asi

Managing Director, Data and Software Solutions

PropertyGuru


Weizeng SUN Topic: Mobile QR Code Ticketing as A Digital Leap Towards Seamless Subway Travel

Professor, Joint Research Institute

Nanjing Audit University


Sock Yong PHANG Green Transit-Oriented Developments in Asia

Celia Moh Chair Professor of Economics

Singapore Management University


Shenjing HE The Exquisite City: Towards a New Theory of Sustainable Urban Development

Lady Edith Kotewall Professor in the Built Environment

Executive Deputy Director, HKU-Urban Systems Institute

The University of Hong Kong


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