Building Resilient Neighbourhoods in Singapore: The Convergence of Policies, Research and Practice (1st ed. 2020) (Advances in 21st Century Human Settlements)

By: Chan-Hoong Leong and Lai-Choo Malone-Lee

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Synopsis: 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, design and policies issues. It is divided into three themes – infrastructure, planning, and community. Infrastructure examines how physical features such as parks and street patterns influence neighborliness and resilience, while planning studies how urban design enhances social interactions. Lastly, community discusses policies that can forge social bonds, either through racial integration, grassroots activities, or social service. 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.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9789811370489
Related ISBNs:: 9789811370472
Publisher:: Springer Singapore, Singapore
Date of Addition:: 05/22/19
Copyrighted By:: Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd.
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Science, Technology, Social Studies, Earth Sciences, Politics and Government
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.