Urban governance and smart city planning : lessons from Singapore / authored by Zaheer Allam (The Port Louis Development Initiative, Mauritius).

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Allam, Zaheer, author.

Series:

Emerald points.

Emerald points

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Smart cities.

City planning.

Smart cities--India.

City planning--Singapore.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (137 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Bingley, England : Emerald Publishing, [2020]

Summary:

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 governance and smart city planning. Through the lens of environmental sustainability, the author examines Singapore's recent adoption of technological tools, which have led to increased efficiency and performance, and have also supported its economic ambitions. The book unveils a unique and critical insight into Singapore's approach. Considering the historical, political and technological context, the author shares the techniques and key projects that have contributed to the all-important improvement of liveability levels in the city state.

Contents:

Prelims

Chapter 1: The rise of Singapore

Chapter 2: Singapore's governance style and urban planning

Chapter 3: Seeking liveability through the Singapore model.

Notes:

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references.

Print version record.

ISBN:

9781839821066

183982106X

9781839821042

1839821043