Our advisory engagements provide a direct channel for NUS Cities to partner with city leaders, government officials, and industry executives. By applying NUS’s academic rigour and Singapore’s urban governance experience to urban challenges, NUS Cities becomes a trusted urban knowledge & solution partner to governments, international organizations, academic institutions, and the industry.
Advisory work engages NUS faculty members to work across areas such as urban planning, sustainability, mobility, housing, economic studies, and urban resilience. These engagements inform our research and education, grounding them in practice and generating new insights and case studies that enrich our teaching work, and opening new pathways for applied research.
Our Services
Projects
International Engagements
The NUS Cities Advisory team champions a portfolio of regional and international sustainable urban development projects and strategic advisory collaborations and services.
Abu Dhabi Urban Futures Initiative
The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has launched a strategic partnership with NUS Cities, a multidisciplinary centre hosted within the National University of Singapore’s (NUS) College of Design and Engineering, as part of the DMT Future Hub initiative.
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Master Planning for Greenfield Development, Kuala Lumpur
A strategic collaboration to build a world-class economic precinct and a nature-integrated urban district advancing GreenTech and DigiTech innovation, securing quality global and local
investments for businesses, and generating high-value jobs that lift all communities.
Integrated Urban Water Management, Balikpapan
Partnership with Balikpapan City to address water stress, flood risk, water quality, and rising demand driven by rapid urban growth and its proximity to
Indonesia’s new capital, Ibu Kota Nusantara. Developed a phased roadmap for water security, flood mitigation, and enhanced urban liveability
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China Engagements
Multiple engagements undertaken to build partnerships for future urban innovation with agencies and universities in China.
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AI Innovation Cluster Project
Collaboration with Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) to build a Net-Zero AI/Data Education Research Innovation Cluster in Hanam City, housing POSTECH AI and R&D Center, CMU and NUS R&D Center, Robot School, Net Zero Centre, AI Cyber Security Complex, AI+X Training Center
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Dhun Project
Dhun Project, Jaipur development, is positioned as an Integrated Eco-Township, Low Impact and Responsible Tourism Model, anchored on four pillars of Laboratory, Living, Learning and Wellness.
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Internal Advisory
The NUS Cities Advisory team collaborates with NUS University Campus Infrastructure on key sustainable developments on the NUS campus such as the Yusof Ishak House (YIH), student housing and academic buildings.
Yusof Ishak House (YIH)
YIH is a new students' hub designed to achieve net-zero energy for conservation and adaptive re-use. Developed in collaboration with the Department of Architecture and NUS Cities' experts, it demonstrates an effective strategy for campus sustainability by optimising the operational performance of built assets.
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Capability Building Workshops
NUS Cities Advisory services include customised capability development workshops, activities, lectures for organisations and universities in the region and beyond.
Young Presidents' Organisation
Transforming the Construction Industry: Building the Future of Net Zero Buildings
The workshop was conducted for 30 YPO C-Suite members from Southeast Asia, empowering them with insights and strategies to drive sustainability and innovation within the construction sector.
This half-day event featured dynamic discussions, expert presentations, and interactive sessions designed to explore key issues and catalyze actionable solutions.
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Delft University of Technology
Visit and Workshop
NUS Cities hosted a class with their professors to explore and discuss topics on urban sustainability including potential climate risks, mitigation & adaptation strategies across case studies in the Netherlands and Singapore.
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Dalian University of Technology
Sustainable Urban Development Workshop
NUS Cities hosted a customised workshop for graduate students and faculty from Dalian University of Technology. The workshop offered insights into sustainable urban development, Singapore's strategies for creating liveable and resilient cities, and an in-depth look at the NUS SDE4 positive energy building - a living testament of sustainable innovation.
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Dalian University of Technology
Sustainable and Resilient Cities Workshop
NUS Cities hosted a second customised workshop for graduate students and faculty from Dalian University of Technology led by our urban sustainability experts. The session explored strategies for designing cities that are not only environmentally sustainable but also resilient in the face of climate change and urban challenges.
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Our Global Presence
Partnerships
NUS Cities partners with local agencies and international partners to enable knowledge exchange across its centre, NUS and beyond.
