World Cities Summit Press Release

Youths Gain Insights from CHALLENGE on Singapore's Urban Development
Jun 04, 2014 17:00 JST

Three teams were awarded top honours today for the inaugural Singapore Youth Challenge on Urban Governance: "Heroes" held by the Centre of Liveable Cities (CLC) in August 2013. The teams comprising youths aged 17-21 years old were awarded for their compelling works that narrate Singapore's journey in urban development.
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Centre for Liveable Cities and Danish Architecture Centre Commit to Work Together to Create Liveable and Sustainable Cities
Jun 03, 2014 21:00 JST

The agreement, signed on Tuesday, 3 June 2014 at the World Cities Summit (WCS) 2014 in Singapore, recognises the continuation of collaborations between the CLC and the DAC to bring together the best ideas and practices that support efforts in building liveable cities that are dynamic, vibrant, cohesive and sustainable.
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Urban Land Institute, Centre for Liveable Cities Renew Commitment to Work Together to Create Better Communities Jun 02, 2014 18:30 JST The Urban Land Institute (ULI) has renewed its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre for Liveable Cities (CLC) in Singapore in an agreement signed today at the 2014 World Cities Summit in Singapore. More info..

Urban Land Institute and Centre for Liveable Cities Provide Lessons for Improving Walkability and Bikeability in Singapore Jun 02, 2014 18:20 JST The Urban Land Institute (ULI) and the Centre for Liveable Cities (CLC), together with renowned Danish architect and urban designer Jan Gehl, have presented the results of their "Active Mobility" research study. More info..

Singapore's First Safe City Initiative Concludes with Public Showcase of Innovative Solutions
Jun 01, 2014 17:30 JST

Four consortia from the Safe City Test Bed will showcase their range of solutions at the World Cities Summit 2014, 1-4 Jun 2014 at Marina Bay Sands. The Safe City Test Bed was an innovation platform for government agencies to collaborate with industry consortia to build and test solutions for urban management and safety and security.
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World Cities Summit Mayors Forum 2014 Features Largest Gathering of Mayors to Date Jun 01, 2014 17:00 JST Over 130 mayors and city leaders from global cities discussed the importance of good governance and community engagement, and how smart technologies will contribute to urban development at the World Cities Summit Mayors Forum (WCSMF) today. More info..

Young Leaders to Seed Change at World Cities Summit 2014 May 28, 2014 12:00 JST Over 60 Young Leaders from diverse urban sectors will gather in Singapore on Saturday, 31 May 2014, for the inaugural World Cities Summit Young Leaders Symposium, to catalyse change in cities. More info..

Two New Publications on Tackling Urban Challenges Launched at the World Cities Summit 2012 Jul 02, 2012 17:15 JST Two new publications aimed at helping urban leaders identify practical solutions and share good practices to create liveable and sustainable cities, were launched by the Centre for Liveable Cities, Singapore (CLC) at the World Cities Summit 2012 today. More info..

Four 'C's for Well-planned and Sustainable Urban Development Jul 02, 2012 17:00 JST Over 100 governors, mayors and top leaders from 98 cities and regions discussed challenges and innovative solutions to build liveable cities and foster harmonious communities at the World Cities Summit Mayors Forum (WCSMF). More info..

Singapore Takes the Lead for Global Cities to Find New Integrated Solutions Apr 20, 2012 15:00 JST Three global events held together for the first time offer a wider and deeper platform to discuss cities' future sustainable strategies More info..