TY  - CHAP
AB  - 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.
SN  - 978-1-83982-104-2, 978-1-83982-107-3/
DO  - 10.1108/978-1-83982-104-220201002
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83982-104-220201002
AU  - Allam Zaheer
AU  - Allam Zaheer
PY  - 2020
Y1  - 2020/01/01
TI  - The Rise of Singapore
T2  - Urban Governance and Smart City Planning
PB  - Emerald Publishing Limited
SP  - 1
EP  - 26
Y2  - 2024/04/23
ER  -