Cities and Urbanization

Singapore's methodical approach to becoming a net-zero city

The Tengah Town development in Singapore is surrounded by lush landscaping and a forest corridor, creating nature-centric neighbourhoods

The Tengah Town development in Singapore is surrounded by lush landscaping and a forest corridor, creating nature-centric neighbourhoods Image: Singapore Housing & Development Board

Khee Poh Lam
Provost’s Chair Professor, College of Design and Engineering, National University of Singapore
Giovanni Cossu
Associate Director, Sustainability Services, National University of Singapore
Limin Hee
Director, Research, Centre for Liveable Cities, Singapore
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