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A few weeks ago we published the first in a series of Future Challenges Readers. Now it’s time for volume 2. In “The New City” we go on a hunt for ideas that are helping cities worldwide manage their growing populations. From Masdar City near Abu Dhabi to Toronto, Canada, cities […]

The rapid development of megacities is a characteristic feature of today’s world. Megacities bring many positive changes to people’s lives in developing countries; however, the negative implications of such unsustainable growth also weigh heavy in the balance. Given the changes and challenges that rapid urbanization produces, the recent past offers many useful lessons for […]

As the world’s cities swell they’re being forced to change. Steven Watson takes a look at the new challenges facing urban living and uncovers some interesting attempts to manage the transition.

The cities of tomorrow are all about minds and machines coming together to create innovations that will change the game. Talents around the world are increasingly coming to Singapore for high-tech R&D. Find out how Singapore is creating a collaborative environment to foster greater creativity with multi-disciplinary talents. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bh4vpa3GiOQ

An opening 15min talk on global trends day outlining why cities are getting increasingly important.