In a world characterised by rapid urbanisation it is increasingly difficult to devise urban governance models which are resilient, safe and inclusive, and that also preserve the environment. This book takes Singapore, a leader in this field, as a case study, looking at its successes in urban governa
Urban Governance and Smart City Planning : Lessons From Singapore
β Scribed by Zaheer Allam
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing
- Year
- 2020
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 137
- Series
- Emerald Points
- Category
- Library
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β¦ Table of Contents
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URBAN GOVERNANCE AND SMART CITY PLANNING
URBAN GOVERNANCE AND SMART CITY PLANNING: Lessons from Singapore
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CONTENTS
LIST OF FIGURES
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
FOREWORD
PREFACE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
1. The Rise of Singapore: An Urban Perspective
Introduction
Singapore as the Ideal Case Study for Urban Regeneration
A Historical Perspective
From a Third World to First World Country
Towards Economic Resilience
Geography and Political Challenges
Infrastructure Building
Conclusion
2. Singaporeβs Governance Style and Urban Planning
Introduction
Dwelling into Singaporeβs Autocratic Governance Style
Leadership and Urban Development
Public Participatory Planning in Singapore
Conclusion
3. Seeking Liveability Through the Singapore Model
Introduction
The Singapore's Liveability Framework
The Integrated Master Planning and Development
Dynamic Urban Governance
Urban Metabolism and Sustainability
Technology
Safety
Resilience
Biophilia
Discussion
Conclusion
Conclusion
REFERENCES
INDEX
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