Re-designing cities of the future: World Cities Summit 2024
2-4 June | As official strategic partners of the World Cities Summit 2024, FCL Global and other SEC researchers will present their latest work at the summit.
World Cities Summit (WCS) 2024
'Liveable and Sustainable Cities: Rejuvenate, Reinvent, Reimagine'
Date: 2-4 June 2024
Venue: Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, Singapore
Registration Details: external pageWCS website
In 2024, the Future Cities Laboratory (FCL) Global programme proudly serves as an official strategic partner of the external pageWorld Cities Summit (WCS) 2024 in Singapore.
Researchers from FCL Global and the SEC will participate in WCS 2024, scheduled for 2-4 June. They will showcase their latest research and offer insights into reimagining the future of urban environments.
The WCS, held biennially, provides a vital platform where government leaders and industry experts come together to tackle challenges related to livable and sustainable cities, share integrated urban solutions, and establish new partnerships. The summit is collaboratively organised by Singapore’s Centre for Liveable Cities (CLC) and the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA).
If you are attending the summit, be sure to attend the sessions featuring our researchers at the following events:
WCS SCIENCE OF CITIES SYMPOSIUM
2 June
Targeted at academics, the SoC Symposium convenes international researchers, city, and industry leaders to share their scientific insights and methodologies on tackling urban challenges.
Panel 1: Science of Climate Adaptive Cities
Climate change and the escalating challenges posed by rising temperatures, sea-level rise, and extreme weather events, require cities to adapt the way its planned, designed and managed. The complexity of the urban ecosystem requires the cities to employ integrated solutions rooted in science, technology and partnership with stakeholders, to address both the short-term challenges and impacts of climate change, and the long-term sustainability for a resilient, adaptive city that thrive in the face of climate change. The science of climate adaptive cities continually evolves, driven by ongoing research, innovation, and collaboration among experts from diverse fields, and this session will focus on how cities are employing science to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change.
Keynote Speaker
Prof. Dr Thomas Schroepfer
Professor, Architecture and Sustainable Design, Singapore University of Technology and Design;
Director, FCL Global, SEC; Principal Investigator of Dense and Green Cities (Singapore)
Paper & Poster Presentations
Elevating Urban Ecology: Assessing the Connectivity of Skyrise Greenery in Singapore
Dr Srilalitha Gopalakrishnan
Associate Director (Research), Singapore, FCL Global;
Module Coordinator of Dense and Green Cities (Singapore)
Singapore's Digital Urban Climate Twin: Analysis of Measures from Island to Neighborhood Scale
Dr Kristina Orehounig
Lead Principal Investigator of Cooling Singapore
Poster Presentations
Integrating Solar Photovoltaics and EVs to Decarbonise Singapore for Climate Mitigation
Jiazu Zhou
Postdoctoral Researcher of Powering the City
Land-Use Patterns and the Deployment Potential of Distributed Solar Energy System in a High-Density Tropical City: A Singapore Case Study
Kang Jidong
Postdoctoral Researcher of Powering the City
Urban Densification and Microclimate Optimization for Liveable Cities: A Case Study in Altstetten-Albisrieden, Zurich
Dr Michelle Yingying Jiang
Module Coordinator of Dense and Green Cities (Zurich)
Panel 2: Science of People-Centric Cities
People-centric cities prioritise the well-being, needs, and experiences of its residents in its planning, design, and implementation. As the demographics, needs and preferences of people change, cities also need to adapt to maintain their relevance and efficiency to ensure high quality of life and well-being of the residents. Applying a science-based approach for data-driven decision-making and innovative solutions to support the changing needs of people is fundamental to create liveable cities that are adaptable, sustainable, and conducive for the continued well-being of the people. This session will focus on how cities are employing science to develop people-centric cities.
Paper & Poster Presentations
Architectural Cognition in Practice: A Framework for Integrating User Cognition Evidence into Architectural Design
Prof. Dr Christoph Hoelscher
Principal Investigator of Architectural Cognition in Practice;
Co-Investigator of Dense and Green Cities;
Co-Investigator of Semantic Urban Elements
Dr Lara Gregorians
Postdoctoral Researcher of Architectural Cognition in Practice
Poster Presentations
A Comprehensive Taxonomy and Comparative Review of Tools for Integrating User Cognition and Behaviour in Architectural Design
Yuqin Zhong
PhD Researcher of Architectural Cognition in Practice
YOUNG LEADERS' SUMMIT
Joshua Vargas
Research Assistant of Agropolitan Territories of Monsoon Asia
Anjanaa Devi Srikanth
PhD Researcher of Dense and Green Cities
Dr Cai Chenyi
Postdoctoral Researcher of Sematic Urban Elements
Dr Ye Qiming
Postdoctoral Researcher of Adaptive Mobility, Land Use and Infrastructure
Lawrence Tseng Ting-Hsiang
PhD Researcher, FRS