City Dialogues: Reconciling the Costs of Sustainable Cities
City Dialogues: Reconciling the Costs of Sustainable Cities
Dr Fauziah Zen
17 - 18 January 2024
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Singapore Management University
Singapore
The journey to sustainable urban living is filled with complex choices, balancing immediate costs against future benefits. Cities face the difficult task of investing in eco-friendly initiatives like efficient water use and green buildings, while considering economic and social impacts. Grasping these intricacies is vital for building sustainable, equitable cities for tomorrow.
Themed 'Reconciling the Costs of Sustainable Cities', this City Dialogues event features Dr Fauziah Zen, Chief Economist of Nusantara National Capital Authority as a keynote speaker. An esteemed panel of experts consisting of Professor Stephen Cairns (ETH Zurich); Associate Professor Eka Permanasari (Monash University); Assistant Professor Fa Likitswat (Thammasat University); Ms Pritha Hariram (Ramboll Group); Mrs Rewinnita Maretnoningtyas (Nusantara National Capital Authority) also share their insights on the challenges and solutions ahead.
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Building Nusantara into Indonesia's model city for sustainability entails stepping up environmental preservation efforts across the nation
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Boosting Java's development, where 59% live and 57% of GDP is generated, risks environmental strain and neglects wider Indonesia's potential
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Inspired by cities like Canberra and Brasilia, Nusantara's 2045 development plan aims to mitigate migration impacts and social frictions
What are the economic, social and environmental costs facing Southeast Asian cities as a result of climate change, and how can we develop multi-layered solutions that address them effectively? This was a key question the panel, which brought together stakeholders from the private sector, government and academia, addressed. Highlighting examples from within the region, they discussed ongoing and future challenges faced by Asian cities and explained why existing models fell short in tackling them.
City Dialogues Singapore - January 2024
On January 17-18 2024, attendees gathered in Singapore for City Dialogues 2024: Reconciling the Costs of Sustainable Cities. At the event, panellists discussed the complexities of assessing eco-initiatives and shared urban planning tips that leave room for the unforeseeable effects of climate change. Stressing the need for urgent action, they offered practical advice to guide cities towards building a sustainable and resilient future.
Agenda
Agenda
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09:30 AM
Registration
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10:05 AM
Welcome Address
Mr Piyush Gupta
SMU Chairman
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10:10AM
Address by Guest of Honour
Ms Sim Ann
Senior Minister of State
Ministry of National Development & Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Singapore
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10:20 AM
Address by SMU President
Prof Lily Kong
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10:30 AM
Launch Ceremony
Signing of MOU with Thammasat University of Thailand
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10:40AM
Remarks by SMU Urban Institute Director
Assoc Prof Orlando Woods
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10:50 AM
Panel Discussion
“Sensing the City”
Panellists
- Prof Jane Jacobs, Monash University, Indonesia
- Mrs Rosa Daniel, Dean, Culture Academy, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth
- Mr Chiu Wen Tung, Group Director (Research & Development), Urban Redevelopment Authority
- Mr Luke Wu, Head of Innovation, Kajima Development
Moderator
- Assoc Prof Orlando Woods, Director, SMU Urban Institute
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12:00 PM
Interview with SMU Urban Institute Director
Assoc Prof Orlando Woods
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12:30 PM
Lunch
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1:30PM - 6:00PM
Site Visits
- Our Tampines Hub
- The GEAR: Kajima Lab for Global Engineering, Architecture & Real Estate
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9:30 AM
Registration
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10:05 AM
Welcome Address
Professor Lily Kong
SMU President
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10:15 AM
Keynote Address
Dr Fauziah Zen
Chief Economist
Nusantara Capital City Authority
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10:30 AM
Panel Discussion
“Reconciling the Costs of Sustainable Cities”
Panellists:
- Professor Stephen Cairns, ETH Zurich
- Associate Professor Eka Permanasari, Associate Professor, Urban Design, Monash University, Indonesia
- Assistant Professor Fa Likitswat, Lecturer, Landscape Architecture Program, Faculty of Architecture and Planning, Thammasat University Thailand
- Ms Pritha Hariram, Head of Department, Water Infrastructure and Climate Adaptation, Ramboll
- Mrs Rewinnita Maretnoningtyas, Advisor to Deputy for Funding & Investment, Nusantara National Capital Authority
Moderator:
- Associate Professor Li Jing, Associate Professor of Economics, SMU
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12:00 PM
Lunch
