The Rise of Singapore

Abstract

This introductory chapter sets the scene by introducing the island city-state of Singapore from a historical standpoint and expands on its economical ascension as a result of its strong political governance structure. This chapter also highlights how the role of the urban form has gained from this perspective. Singapore's strategic geographic location played a pivotal part in boosting its role in trade, both regionally and internationally, hence enabling the country to assert a strong geopolitical position and grow economic stronghold. This helped the country to successfully invest in its urban fabric, and is now a world leader in regards to high liveability standards.

Citation

Allam, Z. (2020), "The Rise of Singapore", Urban Governance and Smart City Planning, Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 1-26. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83982-104-220201002