2 Oct 2024

Citizens could get more say in town council budgets under new trial (ST, 01.10.2024) 

The conference was held on 1 Oct 2024 as part of the Future-Ready Society programme, organised by the Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities and Institute of Policy Studies, with support of Tote Board. [...]

30 Sep 2024

Keppel Foundation donates $500,000 to SUTD, to be managed by LKYCIC in support of research and education capabilities in sustainability 

Keppel Ltd., through its philanthropic arm, Keppel Care Foundation, is making a S$500,000 donation to the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) in support of its research and education capabilities in sustainability. [...]

23 Sep 2024

Plans to add new homes and amenities to the Newton area being studied (ST, 21.09.2024) 

The Straits Times reported on plans to study the addition of new homes and amenities in the Newton area. Associate Professor Yeo Kang Shua and Dr Harvey Neo were quoted in the article for their insights. [...]

11 Sep 2024

Strolling around a Singapore town: What makes a neighborhood ideal for walking? (Phys Org, 09.09.2024) 

Phys Org covered a research study on what motivates Singapore residents to walk and what it takes to encourage them to walk more. SUTD Professorial Fellow Dr Belinda Yuen was quoted in the article. [...]

28 Aug 2024

North-South Corridor could include iconic public space in Rochor linking 3 cultural districts (ST, 27.08.2024) 

Straits Times reported that the North-South Corridor could include an iconic public space at the intersection of Rochor Canal Road, Sungei Road and Jalan Besar to connect three cultural districts - Little India, Kampong Glam and Waterloo Street - and educational institutions nearby. This article included quotes from LKYCIC's Research Assistant Prof Samuel Chng. [...]

19 Aug 2024

The Big Read: Errant use of PMAs is a real menace, but tackling it is less straightforward than you think (TODAY, 16.08.2024) 

TODAY published an article about how tackling the errant use of personal mobility aids is not so straightforward. The article included a quote from LKYCIC's Dr Samuel Chng. [...]

29 Jul 2024

No longer an eyesore, but are shared bikes a viable commuting option in Singapore? (ST, 27.07.2024) 

Straits Times published an article exploring if shared bikes are a viable commuting option in Singapore. The article included expert quotes from LKYCIC's Dr Samuel Chng. [...]

15 Jul 2024

How to beat the heat in Singapore, without air-conditioning (CNA, 13.07.2024) 

Channel NewsAsia reported on how to beat the heat in Singapore without using air-conditioning. The climate resilient citizenry research was mentioned and Dr Samuel Chng was quoted in the article. [...]

1 Jul 2024

Yio Chu Kang Sport Centre revamp, new Sengkang park among ideas to transform north-east region (ST, 01.07.2024) 

Channel NewsAsia covered a report on how Singaporeans cope without an air-conditioner and their life struggling with heat, sharing one family’s experience and getting cooling advice from a team of experts. The climate resilient citizenry research was mentioned and Dr Samuel Chng was quoted in the article. [...]

28 May 2024

Singapore’s pioneer urban planner and URA founder Alan Choe dies at 93 (ST, 28.05.2024) 

The Straits Times reported on the passing of Singapore's pioneer urban planner and URA founder, Alan Choe, at the age of 93. The article included quotes from Professor Cheong Koon Hean. [...]