ISD5105 Principles of Sustainable Urbanism

This module examines the challenge of urbanisation in Asia. The Singapore model of urbanism is introduced and reviewed, as a launch pad for discussion. It is coupled with an overview of historical and economic forces that have shaped the growth of Asian cities, by way of decisions that have had a direct and indirect social and environment impact. The imperative of density is deliberated; questions are raised on how new forms of high-density urbanism might lead to solutions for Asia.