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Centre for Liveable Cities

Building Social and Environmental Resilience in Cities Through Planning

Learn more about the impact and role of urban planning on a city’s social and environmental resilience

Last updated 1 March 2025

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Lecture details

Building Social and Environmental Resilience in Cities Through Planning

13 June 2017
2.00pm – 3.15pm. Registration from 1.30pm, seated by 2.00pm 
MND Function Room

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Synopsis

The concept of urban resilience is gaining momentum within policy-makers, academics and industries. In this lecture, the impact and role of urban planning on a city’s social and environmental resilience will be explored. The international panel will also share personal experiences regarding the challenges and opportunities in implementing urban planning in building up social, environment and climate resilience in their respective cities.

Panellists

Professor Barbara Norman

Foundation Chair,
Urban and Regional Planning,
University of Canberra;
Director of Canberra Urban and Regional Futures;
Chair,
ACT Climate Change Council

Professor Barbara Norman current research and teaching interests include sustainable cities and regions, coastal planning, climate change adaptation and urban governance. She advises the public and private sector in Australia and has strong international linkages within Asia, Europe and the United States.

Professor Peter Edwards

Director,
Singapore ETH Centre

Professor Peter Edwards is author of around 350-refereed scientific papers and author/editor of numerous books covering a wide range of environmental fields. He also has a strong interest in the application of science and technology for better management.

Professor Amita Bhides

Professor,
School of Habitat Studies,
Tata Institute of Social Science, India

Professor Amita Bhide has taught at the Tata Institute of Social Science for over 16 years. A former faculty member of the School of Social Work in the Department of Urban and Rural Community Development, she was deeply involved in issues related to urban poor communities, community organisation and housing rights movements, and advocacy groups.

Moderator

Ms Sophianne Araib

Director,
Centre for Liveable Cities,
Ministry of National Development Singapore

At CLC, Ms Sophianne Araib is the Director of Research and Corporate Strategy, where her research focus is on social, environmental and urban resilience issues. Before joining CLC, she was in MND overseeing a wide-ranging policy portfolio covering urban planning, infrastructure, greening, conservation and food security.

Resources

Lecture poster [PDF, 1.19 MB]

Lecture transcript [PDF, 1.03 MB]

Poster Image Courtesy of Wikicommons