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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, 16.08.2024)
The Big Read: Errant use of PMAs is a real menace, but tackling it is less straightforward than you think (TODAY, 16.08.2024)
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 (CNA, 13.07.2024)
How to beat the heat in Singapore, without air-conditioning (CNA, 13.07.2024)
Yio Chu Kang Sport Centre revamp, new Sengkang park among ideas to transform north-east region (ST, 01.07.2024)
Yio Chu Kang Sport Centre revamp, new Sengkang park among ideas to transform north-east region (ST, 01.07.2024)
The power of parks in urban pockets (translation) (Berita Harian, 02.06.2024)
Berita Harian covered a commentary by Dr Samuel Chng and Dr Harvey Neo on the significance of parks in urban areas.
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.
The power of parks in urban pockets (ST, 27.05.2024)
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: Experts (ST, 25.05.2024)
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.