5th IPS - Nathan Lecture Series: Lecture II by Dr Cheong Koon Hean

The Theme The 5th IPS-Nathan lecture series is themed, Seeking A Better Urban Future. Dr Cheong examines how cities deal with their urban challenges to create a better urban life for their citizens. In particular, she will discuss the considerations needed to plan and develop Singapore in the face of rapid change and uncertainty. Lecture II: Anticipating Our Urban Future – Trends, Threats and Transformation This lecture identifies the major trends that will pose significant risks, challenges and disruptions to cities, affecting the way we develop and manage cities. What will these trends mean for Singapore and how will it affect the way we live and work? Given our unique circumstances as a city-state, what potential urban responses should we adopt that can better prepare us for the future? 00.00 mins - Speaker: Dr Cheong Koon Hean, 5th IPS Nathan Fellow 1:11:25 mins - Q&A chaired by Prof Chan Heng Chee, Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities, Singapore University of Technology and Design Date: 10 April 2018 Time 6.15 pm to 7.45 pm Venue: Auditorium, Shaw Foundation Alumni House, The National University of Singapore.