Over the past few weeks we’ve been shining a light on the work of the Think City Institute, both in its education and advocacy roles, and its mission to create and sustain a new generation of placemaking experts. We spoke to Dr. Richard Engelhardt, an historian, archaeologist, and anthropologist who is a longtime advisor to Think City. ...
As we enter, with hope, into a phase where the global COVID-19 pandemic may be brought under control, if not eradicated, and a number of countries have started to loosen domestic and international travel restrictions, the future role of our heritage assets is very much at question. ...
Often, when we talk about building resilience we talk about the strategies and programmes that are being used to achieve those policy goals. This week we look at the Think City Institute (TCI) and its mission to create a new generation of placemaking experts who will help to reshape the towns, cities and communities they live in. ...
Selamat Hari Raya! A slightly longer episode for you to enjoy over the Raya break. A few weeks ago we marked the launch of the KISAH Futures anthology, a compilation of short stories submitted for the KISAH Futures competition that Think City launched in conjunction with UNDP Accelerator Labs, Universiti Malaya’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, MIGHT and Matahari Books. ...
This week we are celebrating Earth Day, the annual global event that involves more than a billion people in almost 200 countries demonstrating their support for the planet and protection of the environment. This year the theme is Restore Our Earth, and as part of a week-long programme of activities, Think City Institute has partnered with Finds of Bukit Kiara, Habitat Penang Fashion Revolution to present a series of virtual workshops and talk and film screenings. ...
To celebrate Earth Day, Think City Institute (TCI) is presenting a week-long programme of webinars and film screenings in collaboration with Friends of Bukit Kiara, Fashion Revolution Week 2021, Habitat Penang Hill and The Habitat Foundation, from 20 April to 27 April 2021. ...
Futures thinking and foresight describe a multidisciplinary approach to planning that can be used to address social challenges that range from the economic to the environmental. ...