Building Resilient Neighbourhoods in Singapore

Introduction

This book examines how institutional and environmental features in neighbourhoods can contribute to social resilience, highlighting the related socio-demographic issues, as well as the infrastructure, planning, and policies issues.

Themes

It is divided into three themes – infrastructure, planning, and community.

Infrastructure

Infrastructure examines how physical features such as parks and street patterns influence neighborliness and resilience.

Planning

Planning studies how urban design enhances social interactions.

Community

Lastly, community discusses policies that can forge social bonds, either through racial integration, grassroots activities, or social service.

Conclusion

Overall, the book combines research and empirical work with scholarly models of resilience and governance philosophy, focusing on Singapore’s urban planning and social policies.