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Book SynopsisThe rate of urbanisation will accelerate in the years ahead. The massive influx of people to cities will result in the demand for more services, expending more resources and generating more waste. The forces of globalisation and better connectivity will hasten this urbanisation process. Although the developed and developing countries in East Asia are at different stages of development, they have to grapple with the common challenge of improving the quality of life for urban residents and making cities liveable. This book brings together a collection of articles that traces the process of urbanisation in selected countries in East Asia, including the achievements and challenges encountered. It seeks to promote the sharing of best practices and experiences that can be a reference for governments and relevant stakeholders to facilitate the process of urbanisation that brings about the greatest benefits to residents and lessens the negative impact on the environment.
Table of ContentsAbout the Editors and Contributors; Introduction Urbanisation and Development: An Overview (John WONG and LYE Liang Fook); Building a Liveable City: The Singapore Experience (KHOO Teng Chye); Singapore's Approach to Urban Planning (John WONG and ZHAO Litao); Urbanisation in Vietnam: Behind the Successful Facade (PHAM Thuy Loan); Scrutinising Urbanisation Challenges in the Philippines through the Infrastructure Lens (Adoracion M NAVARRO); Managing Malaysia's Urbanisation Challenge (Mazlena MAZLAN); The Impetus of the New Urbanisation Programme in China (ZHOU Zhihua); Urbanisation and Food Security: China's Experience and New Strategy (CUI Haining); Urbanisation in Korea: Achievements, Limitations and Transition into a New Phase (KIM Joo-young); Japan's Urbanisation Experience (Kaoru ISHIKAWA);
