Inclusive Cities Barometer APAC

STRONG SPATIAL INCLUSIVENESS PERFORMER

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SINGAPORE SINGAPORE HAS LONG BEEN REGARDED AS A GLOBALLY LEADING CITY ACROSS A NUMBER OF METRICS. FROM A SPATIAL PERSPECTIVE, THE CITY OFFERS A VERY CONDUCIVE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH TO RESIDE, WHICH COMBINES EXCEPTIONALLY LOW LEVELS OF CRIME TOGETHER WITH HIGH LEVELS OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT THROUGH NOT ONLY ITS RENOWNED MRT SYSTEM BUT ALSO BUS NETWORK.

THE BAROMETER. THESE ARE NOT INTENDED TO REPRESENT A COMPREHENSIVE STORY OF EACH CITY’S COMMITMENTS TO URBAN INCLUSION.

Further achievements are seen in its attractive urban landscape, characterised by the use of innovative design and building materials. Together these factors contribute to its leading spatial inclusiveness performance. In addition, the city-state is also recognised as a key financial hub in the region, with connections to the rest of the world. Against this backdrop, Singapore continues to not only attract high-quality talent, but also invest in technology which results in its leading position for innovation and R&D.

Combining these factors with strong labour force participation, low levels of the population in vulnerable employment and almost universal access to financial services (financial inclusion), it is easy to understand Singapore’s strength in economic inclusiveness. The city-state continues to drive itself forward to strengthen its inclusivity credentials. Key focus areas remain on technology, reinforcing itself as a “smart city” and sustainability, targeting net zero via a US$2bn green investment program, to help drive stronger outcomes across all aspects of inclusion. Liveability is also a focus area, especially across inclusive housing and the ongoing provision of green spaces to forge strong community bonds within the neighbourhoods and the city.

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