Insights

A partnership of grassroots activists and the expertise of a small architecture firm has provided a way forward for public housing and its many residents in Victoria

Historically, Southeast Asia’s kampongs have quietly turned art into economic power. Today, this creative economic model thrives anew

Public art is often anything but public, but some initiatives are showing how it can become truly something of the people

As urban centres grapple with escalating land scarcity, the intersection of industrial and residential planning emerges as a compelling solution

Across Southeast Asia, the allure of smart cities has often been accompanied by a top-down implementation strategy. But one-size-fits-all solutions can miss opportunities for genuine urban improvement

Global populations are ageing, led by cities like Hong Kong. How can designers and planners create spaces that truly are for all, including the elderly?

An increasing number of artists are using their work to tell stories about the environment, with many drawing on their Asian roots

Beneath Singapore’s meticulous urban planning and development lies a neighbourhood with a strong community.

Amidst the bustling metropolis lies a hidden treasure, waiting to be discovered—the kampongs of Singapore. The conservation of such unique cultural treasures align with Singapore's goal of becoming a City in Nature.

Blue House, the conserved building serves as a community space and encourages the engagements of public and business sectors, non-profit organisations, and the neighbourhood in the process of cultural and heritage conservation.

Sentul Depot was transformed by making use of place-making to bring together communities and giving it a new social identity by retaining its historic and cultural characteristics.

Patrick Geddes is regarded by many as the father of citizen participation, and is renowned for his theories based on the “autonomous community” and “bottom-up” planning. He pioneered the place-making approach, was founder of the urban conservation movement and originated the phrase, “Think Global, Act Local”.

The demolition of Queen’s Pier was a pivotal moment that jolted Hong Kongers to the fact that it was giving away its architectural heritage with barely a whimper. Yet not everything old should be saved—and certainly not pickled.

The most successfully cohesive urban regeneration projects understand that community development is as much if not more about the people than the real estate.