SEEKING A BETTER URBAN FUTURE

Dr Cheong Koon Hean CEO of the Housing and Development Board 2010–Present was the Institute of Policy Studies39 5th S R Nathan Fellow for the Study of Singapore This book contains edited versions of the three IPSNathan Lectures she gave between March and April 2018 and highlights of her dialogue with the audienceClimate change an ageing population antiglobalisation 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 citystate with an open economyThe IPSNathan 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