Reading Development

Random readings on society, politics and change – Jorge Carrillo

The city as showroom: Singapore and the rise of the “urban solutions” industry

This open access article argues that because of the impact that exporting urban planning expertise has on a city’s or nation’s image and economic development, the spatial planning of districts … Continue reading

Friday, 20 February 2026 · Leave a comment

What older people need in Singapore: A household budgets study

In this study, we conducted focus group discussions to ascertain how ordinary Singaporeans think about what constitutes basic needs in Singapore today, and to determine the household budgets necessary to … Continue reading

Sunday, 16 June 2019 · Leave a comment