02792nam 2200565I 450 991079394330332120200320115809.01-83982-106-X1-83982-104-3(CKB)4100000010235132(MiAaPQ)EBC6119595(UtOrBLW)9781839821066(EXLCZ)99410000001023513220200320d2020 uy 0engurun|||||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierUrban governance and smart city planning lessons from Singapore /authored by Zaheer Allam (The Port Louis Development Initiative, Mauritius)Bingley, England :Emerald Publishing,[2020]©20201 online resource (137 pages)Emerald pointsIncludes index.1-83982-107-8 Includes bibliographical references.Prelims -- Chapter 1: The rise of Singapore -- Chapter 2: Singapore's governance style and urban planning -- Chapter 3: Seeking liveability through the Singapore model.In a world characterised by rapid urbanisation it is increasingly difficult to devise urban governance models which are resilient, safe and inclusive, and that also preserve the environment. This book takes Singapore, a leader in this field, as a case study, looking at its successes in urban governance and smart city planning. Through the lens of environmental sustainability, the author examines Singapore's recent adoption of technological tools, which have led to increased efficiency and performance, and have also supported its economic ambitions. The book unveils a unique and critical insight into Singapore's approach. Considering the historical, political and technological context, the author shares the techniques and key projects that have contributed to the all-important improvement of liveability levels in the city state.Emerald points.Smart citiesCity planningSmart citiesIndiaCity planningSingaporePolitical SciencePublic Policy / City Planning & Urban DevelopmentbisacshUrban & municipal planningbicsscSmart cities.City planning.Smart citiesCity planningPolitical SciencePublic Policy / City Planning & Urban Development.Urban & municipal planning.307.1216Allam Zaheer861409UtOrBLWUtOrBLWBOOK9910793943303321Urban governance and smart city planning3855699UNINA