ETHOS Issue 19

ETHOS Issue 19, July 2018

This issue looks at Singapore's urban development and explores how Singapore's cityscape is set to evolve in the near future, and what it could mean for the way we live, work, connect and play in the 21st century.

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Editorial

by Alvin Pang

Singapore's urban solutions are the outcome of efforts to address and overcome prevailing complex constraints through unique approaches.

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Developing a Liveable and Sustainable Singapore

by Toh Boon Kwan

Singapore’s developmental success is underpinned by principled approaches to the ubiquitous challenges of urban governance.

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Integrity: Fundamentals for Singapore’s Governance Success

by Ng Li Sa, Ong Toon Hui and James Wong

More than just creating honest, clean government, integrity as wholeness and working together as one united Service will ready Singapore for the future.

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Connecting to the World: Singapore as A Hub Port

by Christl Li

Singapore’s success as a major global maritime hub is the result of bold vision, national determination, and assiduous planning.

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Public Transport Planning and the Technological Revolution

by Lee Chuan Teck

A paradigm shift in public transport is on the horizon, but the right ecosystem of policies, regulations, infrastructure, and skills must first be in place.

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The Future of Heartland Living

by Cheong Koon Hean

Innovations in hardware and heartware shape the design of Singapore’s next-generation residential towns.

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Successful Ageing: Progressive Governance and Collaborative Communities

by Teoh Zsin Woon and Kharina Zainal

The Ministry of Health’s Deputy Secretary (Development) shares perspectives on embracing Singapore’s coming demographic shift.

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Reimagining Singapore: Placemaking through Arts and Culture

by Rosa Daniel

Upgraded infrastructure and creative programming enliven the city’s vibrant neighbourhoods, as it aspires to become a global cultural hub.

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Co-Creating the Rail Corridor's Future

by Tan See Nin

Broad hands-on community engagement has led the design and planning process for a significant stretch of former railway land.

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Growing a Biophilic City in a Garden

by Kenneth Er

The greening of Singapore is the outcome of decades of commitment, sound planning, and strong community partnerships.

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