Future-Proofing Cities: Insights from Our Dialogues in Vienna
As climate threats reshape the urban landscape, cities must now choose: survive or thrive. At the SMU City Dialogues in Vienna, global leaders from 20 countries explored how resilient infrastructure, targeted investments, and community-driven design can future-proof our cities against floods, heatwaves, and rising uncertainty.
From AI-powered transit systems to multifunctional flood barriers, the solutions unveiled were bold, data-driven, and deeply human. Curious about what mitigating steps Singapore and Austria are taking and what your city can learn from them? Read the full article to dive deeper into the key insights and real-world strategies.
Key Highlights on Urban Resilience
The fourth edition of SMU City Dialogues brought leaders from government, academia, and industry to Vienna - 2020 winner of the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize. Powerful ideas emerged as global thought leaders from more than 20 universities and over 30 private and public organisations discussed the future of resilience. Watch the highlights now.
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