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Future-Proofing Cities: Evolutions in Sustainability-Centric Urban Design

2024 Asia Summit

Future-Proofing Cities: Evolutions in Sustainability-Centric Urban Design

Wednesday, September 18, 2024
04:30 PM - 05:25 PM
Four Seasons Singapore - 3rd Floor Multi-Purpose Room

With urbanization accelerating more quickly than ever, cities face the dual challenge of driving economic growth, while promoting more sustainable practices and behaviors. With the frequency and impact of extreme climate events rising, city leaders must strengthen cities’ ability to maintain uninterrupted services—energy, mobility, water—and leveraging technology, investments, and public-private partnerships is essential for enhancing urban spaces and shaping future designs. What are today’s best practices in future-proofing the cities of tomorrow? How can city leaders, planners, and companies work together to integrate next-gen innovations into existing spaces? How can resiliency be defined and measured in urban design?