Audrey Quek, Miss Singapore 1999, image consultant, trainer,
brand ambassador, happens to also be a honors graduate in Real Estate.
Singapore's transportation systems, housing, industrial policy and many
features of the urban landscape were part of the curriculum at the
National University of Singapore. In her public events and professional
work, the in-depth knowledge of how Singapore developed certainly were a
plus factor.
Audrey Quek is a keen advocate of Singapore's urban development to
youths who would like to study how Singapore became the world's busiest
port, secured its own water supplies, attracted top companies to be
based here. Singapore is a very liveable city state, a former Miss
Singapore would certainly flash a smile to that!
ASSEMBLY is an open competition meant to introduce Youths to the concept of Systems Thinking through town planning. Town Planning is a delicate art of balancing interests, pushing for growth and lots more. Youths will be guided through processes of what makes a township liveable, what are the obstacles and challenges and finally, are given a chance to plan their own township. It is perhaps a slight formal version of popular online games like Cityville or Sim City.
Wednesday, 21 September 2011
Wednesday, 14 September 2011
Competition gets another nod from The Centre for Liveable Cities, Singapore
The Centre for Liveable Cities (CLC) is jointly established by The Ministry of National Development (MND) and the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources to
enhance Singapore's expertise in urban development and management. The
role of CLC is one of a knowledge centre and bringing
together expertise among the public, private and people sectors in city
development and management. It hopes to position itself as a centre of
global excellence that brings together the best ideas and practices that
support efforts in building liveable cities that are dynamic, vibrant,
cohesive and sustainable.
The endorsement received from CLC to this competition is very critical because it means that we're serious in our business of raising awareness among today's youth. The recognition also opens up avenues for our young participants to be involved with sustainability issues on an international platform. Together we hope to effect a greater sense of what it means to live in liveable, green, sustainable cities and to share this timeless ethos with the youth.
The endorsement received from CLC to this competition is very critical because it means that we're serious in our business of raising awareness among today's youth. The recognition also opens up avenues for our young participants to be involved with sustainability issues on an international platform. Together we hope to effect a greater sense of what it means to live in liveable, green, sustainable cities and to share this timeless ethos with the youth.
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