Sustainable Urbanisation in Asia: Drivers and Consequences
Wed, 22 Jan
|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


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