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Urban Planning & Design Roundtable 2026: Liu Thai Ker Distinguished Speaker Series
Event date
25 Nov 2026
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25 November 2026
Discover the legacy of Dr Liu Thai Ker and hear from leading urban experts as they share insights on shaping more liveable cities for the future, at this Speaker Series jointly organised by URA and HDB.
Across Scales: Shaping the Liveable City
Demographic shifts, climate pressures, changing aspirations and new technologies are reshaping how we live. As cities continue to evolve, how can urban planning and design respond to changing needs while creating more liveable and inclusive places?
In Singapore, the late Dr Liu Thai Ker (opens in new tab) (1938-2026) helped lay the foundations of our urban development through a long-term, integrated approach to planning, centred on creating a liveable city. Since then, Singapore has continued to adapt and evolve in response to changing needs and aspirations.
Join us at the inaugural Urban Planning & Design Roundtable 2026: Liu Thai Ker Distinguished Speaker Series to learn what Dr Liu’s legacy can teach us about the future of our cities.
The event brings together leading local and international experts in urban planning, architecture and design, as they exchange ideas on the planning principles that remain relevant and explore fresh perspectives on how we can shape better cities across different scales to respond to changing needs and enhance quality of life for generations.
Speakers
Professor Ricky Burdett
Keynote Speaker
Professor of Urban Studies and Director of LSE Cities at the London School of Economics and Political Science. A leading international urbanist, his work explores how planning and design shape more inclusive and sustainable cities. He has advised cities worldwide on urban transformation, including serving as Chief Adviser on Architecture and Urbanism for the London 2012 Olympics.
Ar. Wong Mun Summ
Panellist
Co-Founding Director of WOHA Architects, known for its innovative approach to tropical high-density architecture. His work explores how greenery, communal spaces and human-centred design can create more liveable and resilient urban environments. He is also a Professor in Practice at the National University of Singapore.
Saravanan Sugumaran
Panellist
Director (Urban Advisory & Research) at MORROW Architects & Planners. An urban policy strategist specialising in urban strategy, governance and city competitiveness, he advises cities and regions on strengthening liveability, resilience and economic competitiveness. He previously led Index Research at Singapore's Centre for Liveable Cities and teaches in NUS' Master of Urban Planning programme.
Adele Tan
Moderator
Chief Executive Officer of the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), overseeing the planning and development of Singapore as a liveable, sustainable and distinctive city. With close to 30 years of experience in the Public Service, she has held leadership roles spanning urban planning, environmental sustainability and infrastructure planning.
Event Details
Date: 25 November 2026
Time: 4.00pm – 6.30pm
Location: HDB Auditorium, Basement 1, HDB Hub
480 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh, Singapore 310480 (opens in new tab)
Admission: Free, sign-up required
Sign-ups opens 12 November 3pm onwards and closes on 23 November 2026 3pm or when seats are fully booked, whichever is earlier.
The Urban Planning & Design Roundtable 2026 is accredited under the Continuing Professional Development Programme (CPD):
3 points by Board of Architects (BOA) / Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA)
2 points by Singapore Institute of Planners (SIP)
2 points by Singapore Institute of Landscape Architects (SILA)