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The Straits Times reported on Tampines being Singapore’s most well-connected regional centre, says new book on urbanisation. The article quoted insights from Dr Harvey Neo and Adjunct Lecturer Li Ba Yi.

Sustaining a city’s magic is among the urban issues explored in a new book launched on April 26. The City Rebooted: Networks, Connectivity And Place Identities In Singapore was edited by Professor Chan Heng Chee and Dr Harvey Neo, both from the Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities (LKYCIC). When a city loses its vibrancy and residents retreat indoors, the repercussions are significant, as noted by Professor Chan. The book seeks to answer perennial challenges that city planners face, such as the relevance of the city centre, decentralisation and the impacts of technology. Its 15 contributors represent various academic fields, including economics, sociology and anthropology.

Channel NewsAsia shared a video commentary by LKYCIC’s Dr Samuel Chng on whether bike-sharing has a future in Singapore.

Channel NewsAsia published a commentary on SG Bike’s exit from the bike-sharing market and the lessons it offers on forming habits. This commentary was written by LKYCIC’s Dr Samuel Chng and Dr Sarah Chan.

An op-ed by Professor Chan Heng Chee on The Straits Times. As the regional economies grow, Singapore must work harder to keep the same spot. We should also learn to understand the Asean psyche better.

Straits Times reported that heritage advocates are proposing to make Singapore Indoor Stadium part of Sports Hub’s future plans. Dr Harvey Neo was quoted in the article.

The Cambodia China Times reported that a Singaporean researcher from LKYCIC, Dr Harvey Neo, shared tips on ‘city planning for the future’ at the Embassy of Singapore in Cambodia.

Straits Times published a commentary on how workers and firms can hedge bets and widen opportunities in a world marked by disruption. The article mentioned a research study done by LKYCIC.

Straits Times published an opinion piece about the need to prioritise workers and involve them in the process of Singapore’s Just Transition to green energy. The article cited a study by NTUC that was done in partnership with LKYCIC.

Cambodianess published an opinion piece about capturing the process of citizens reshaping cities. This article was co-written by LKYCIC research fellow Dr Rafael Martinez.