Singapore wants architects and urban planners to give more priority to intangible values like people’s sense of attachment, connection and inclusion. Hong Kong can take a leaf out of Singapore’s playbook in thinking about the preservation of its buildings and spaces, and measuring success differently.
China finds itself in need of its latest landmark reform as the urban-rural divide keeps growing and the broader economy is seeking new sources of growth. One possible solution is finding better uses for rural land and giving farmers the same legal rights as urban residents to rent, transfer or mortgage their land.