Smart and Liveable Singapore through Digital Urban Innovations Dr Limin Hee Director of Research, Singapore Centre for Liveable Cities
Singapore today A global city and endearing home
Singapore in the 1950s and 1960s A country plagued by challenges of urbanisation
A City-State s Challenges Population of 5.61 mil 5.40 Million Land area of 719 km 2 7,797 persons/km 2 density Very limited natural resources Essential needs of a country for defence, accessibility (airport, sea port), basic survival (e.g. water supply and catchment)
National Infocomm Masterplans and e-government Masterplans 1980 2015
Smart Nation is a whole-of-nation initiative Smart Nation is about Singapore taking full advantage of IT. Using IT comprehensively to create new jobs, new business opportunities, to make our economy more productive, to make our lives more convenient. To make Singapore an outstanding city in which to live, work and play. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the National Day Rally, 20 Aug 2017
Smart Nation is about transforming Singapore through technology Digital Government Build public agencies that are digital to the core yet serving with heart. Digital Economy Build a vibrant economy that remains attractive to foreign investments, with good opportunities for Singaporeans. Digital Society Empower Singaporeans to maximise the opportunities of a digital society, improve their lives, be connected to the world, and have an equal chance to succeed.
Intelligent Transport Systems Tapping tech for responsive and effective traffic management since the 1990s Area Licensing Scheme (1985) Electronic Road Pricing System (1998)
Smart HDB Town Framework Liveable, efficient, sustainable and safe public housing towns Applications and Services Smart Planning Smart Environment Smart Estate Smart Living Smart Community Enabling Infrastructure Sensors Communications Data Hub
Data-driven urban planning Liveable, efficient, sustainable and safe public housing towns Land use planning in the big-data era Illustrations by Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) Integrated Land Use System/ILUS (1995) First nation-wide land use database
Digital to the core integration is the key Towards a nation-wide QR code standard for easy transaction SAVINGS FOR BANKS & BUSINESSES CASHLESS CONVENIENCE FOR CONSUMERS Nationwide QR Code Standard
Digital to the core integration is the key National Digital Identity & MyInfo for convenient transaction with government and businesses Mobile Software Token + Digital identity for easy transaction with government and businesses Auto-fill personal information for all government services
Urban services made convenient Transform urban services through digital urban innovations OneService @ SG one-stop community platform to meet diverse municipal needs
Urban services made convenient Transform urban services through digital urban innovations Parking.sg Mobile app to manage and pay for car parking
Urban services made convenient Transform urban services through digital urban innovations Moments of Life Bundle and push necessary services to new parents
Encourage participation through novel features Beeline Data-driven shuttle bus services to cater to commuters needs Crowd-start private bus routes Bus operators respond to demands and activate services
Encourage participation through novel features National Step Challenge Encourage active and healthy lifestyle through rewarding national campaigns
Encourage participation through novel features Bus Uncle Chatbot for bus arrival timings and public transport directions
Leave no one behind Digital inclusivity is at the heart of Smart Nation Inter-Generational IT Boot Camp E-Payment Learning Journey Code @ SG SkillsFuture Programme
A Whole-of-Nation effort is required to build a Smart Nation People Industry Skilling, reskilling and upskilling for People Businesses reinvent the way they operate and deliver better products and services Government Government delivers world class public service
ASEAN Smart Cities Network Regional ecosystem to synergise smart city development across ASEAN CORE OBJECTIVE Improving peoples lives, using technology and innovative non-technology as an enabler 26 member cities, solution providers and ASEAN dialogue partners Develop city-specific action plans and a joint framework for smart city development in ASEAN Catalyse bankable projects with the private sector Secure support from people s external partners
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