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North-South Corridor could include iconic public space in Rochor linking 3 cultural districts
This is among early proposed plans for the surface streets along the 21.5km North-South Corridor (NSC). Research Assistant Professor Samuel Chng, head of the Urban Psychology Lab from the LKYCIC at SUTD, said the participatory design process will lead to the creation of spaces that are loved and used often by people over time.
The Big Read: Errant use of PMAs is a real menace, but tackling it is less straightforward than you think
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.
Commentary: Is Singapore on track to becoming a future-ready society?
In Singapore’s next chapter, embracing collective responsibility and fostering inclusive participation will be key in our journey to becoming a future-ready society, say Suhaila Zainal Shah, Samuel Chng and Harvey Neo from SUTD’s Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities.
No longer an eyesore, but are shared bikes a viable commuting option in Singapore?
Dr Samuel Chng, head of the Urban Psychology Lab at SUTD’s Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities, noted the lack of a strong cycling culture here, which contributes to lacklustre demand for bike sharing.
How to beat the heat in Singapore, without air-conditioning
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.
Yio Chu Kang Sport Centre revamp, new Sengkang park among ideas to transform north-east region
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.
The power of parks in urban pockets (translation)
Berita Harian covered a commentary by Dr Samuel Chng and Dr Harvey Neo on the significance of parks in urban areas.
The power of parks in urban pockets
The Straits Times covered a commentary by Dr Samuel Chng and Dr Harvey Neo on the significance of parks in urban areas.
New HDB flats prevent further entrenchment of Bukit Timah as private home enclave: Expertsa
The Straits Times covered a report on how new HDB flats are preventing the further entrenchment of Bukit Timah as a private home enclave, according to experts. Associate Professor Yeo Kang Shua and Dr Harvey Neo provided insights in the article.
Older adults more likely to embrace environmental actions with low costs
According to a survey report on Singaporeans’ understanding of net-zero emissions, while 65% of respondents support Singapore’s aim to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, and 17% advocate for an even earlier target, only 15% are aware of the government’s commitment for 2050.
