Placemaking Forum
Tue 30 May
10:15 AM — 12:15 PM (GMT+08:00) Kuala Lumpur, Singapore
The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia, North Pavilion, level 2
The real estate industry faces a pivotal moment as we face new norms brought forth by exceptional circumstances over the past few years. With radical disruptions to the built environment, and to the ways we live, work, and play, how do policymakers in our industry embrace the old and new when building (or rebuilding) strong, healthy cities? What are the indispensable approaches that define green and healthy communities? How do placekeeping and placemaking create more value—financially, socially and environmentally? How does digitalisation transform the ways we create places? The Placemaking Forum will bring together all stakeholders – policymakers, investors, developers, architects, and urban designers – to share insights and explore new and workable solutions for holding and revitalising the social fibre of communities for generations to come.
Programme
10:15am Welcome remarks
Edwin Loo, Associate Director, Cistri
10:20am Panel Discussion: Business Improvement Districts — Regenerating Urban Spaces Through Public/Private Cooperation
Moderator: Tiffany Lau, Founder and Principal, A P A R T Companies
Panelists:
David Buffonge, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Lead8
Jason Chen, Director, Place Management, Urban Redevelopment Authority
Quaiser Parvez, Chief Executive Officer, Nucleus Office Parks
10:55am Case Study: Reimagining Spaces with Timber
Ray Lawler, Chief Executive Officer, Asia Pacific, Hines
11:15am Case Study: Community-based Placemaking Initiatives
Chris Law, Founding Director, The Oval Partnership Ltd
11:35am Panel Discussion: Multi-Generational Spaces
Moderator: Teri Tsang, Director, Hong Kong Studio Lead, Benoy
Panelists:
Albert Chan, Director of Development Planning and Design and Chief Sustainability Officer, Shui On Land
Dr Emi Kiyota, Deputy Executive Director, Centre for Population Health & Associate Professor, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and College of Design and Engineering, National University of Singapore
Seah Chee Huang, Chief Executive Officer, DP Architects
12:10pm Wrap up and closing remarks
Edwin Loo, Associate Director, Cistri
12:15pm Forum concludes
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Consultant ULI Asia Pacific
David Faulkner, president of ULI Asia Pacific, is a Chartered Surveyor with over 40 years of experience in the real estate industry in the United Kingdom and Asia. The Urban Land Institute (ULI) is a nonprofit education and research institute supported by its members. Its mission is to provide leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. Established…
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Moderator
Founder & Principal A P A R T Companies
Tiffany Lau is the Founder and Principal of A P A R T Companies, an advisory, project management and development firm with a base in Hong Kong & New York City, focused on repositioning and redeveloping commercial real estate for clients including Hongkong Land, and YTL. She has 18 years of experience within the real estate industry, and was previously an Executive Director and Head…
Moderator
Moderator
Director, Hong Kong Studio Lead Benoy
With close to 20 years' professional experience in the West and APAC, Teri’s extensive and diverse portfolio includes award-winning retail, commercial, residential, masterplanning, urban design and transport-oriented developments. Teri brings a creative, multi-disciplinary approach to her projects and marries commercial problem solving with innovative design thinking to create unique solutions. With her international experience and understanding of local nuances, she spearheads ‘glocal’ design thinking at…
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Co Founder & Executive Director Lead8
David is a Co Founder and Executive Director of Lead8. He is an award-winning architect and urban designer, and a member of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Hong Kong Institute of Architects (HKIA). David’s extensive experience spans across multiple sectors in architecture and urban design, retail planning, integrated mixed-use design, transit-oriented development and airport terminals. His portfolio notably includes ION Orchard…
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Director of Planning and Development, Group Chief Sustainability Officer Shui On Land
Albert is the Director of Development Planning and Design at Shui On Land (SOL) and Chief Sustainability Officer of the Group. From 1997 onwards, he led the masterplannng and design of SOL “Tiandi” communities, which has received multiple awards from ULI, MIPIM, AIA, CTBUH, World Bank and other organizations. From 1998 to 2001, he led the design effort for the Shanghai Xintiandi development, which became…
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Director, Place Management Urban Redevelopment Authority
Mr Jason Chen is the Director of Place Management at the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), Singapore’s land use planning and conservation agency with a mission to make Singapore a great city to live, work and play. In his role, he leads a team to drive URA’s efforts in enlivening public spaces, including working with the community on ground-up initiatives. This includes the management of State…
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Deputy Executive Director, Centre for Population Health National University of Singapore
Associate Professor, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and College of Design and Engineering National University of Singapore
Dr Emi Kiyota is an Associate Professor at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and College of Design and Engineering, and Deputy Executive Director, Centre for Population Health at the National University of Singapore. She is an environmental gerontologist with more than 20 years of experience in designing and implementing person-centred care in long-term care facilities and hospitals globally. In addition to making a…
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Chief Executive Officer Nucleus Office Parks
Quaiser Parvez is the CEO of Nucleus Office Parks, a Blackstone company in India. Nucleus Office Parks currently manages 21 Mn sq. ft. of Grade A assets across Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Ahmedabad and NCR. Prior to Nucleus Office Parks, Quaiser held key positions managing business operations, development, and service & support. He has worked with CBRE & JLL in their Capital Markets group and was…
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Chief Executive Director DP Architects Pte Ltd
Chee Huang is the CEO of DP Architects. He is a firm believer in purpose-driven architecture that synergises economic, environmental and social dynamics, to bring positive impact and delight to everyday life. His design pursuits include Singapore Sports Hub, Our Tampines Hub, Bukit Canberra and Punggol Regional Sports Centre – all pioneering models of integrated community, sports and lifestyle hubs in Singapore. His project, GoodLife!…
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Founding Director The Oval Partnership, Ltd.
Chris Law is an acknowledged leading expert and practitioner on sustainable urbanism and neighbourhood development. He is an ardent supporter of community participation and encourages this form of engagement across social, ecological, and economic capital aspects in the placemaking process. Chris founded the Oval Partnership with Patrick Bruce in 1992, and is a director of its subsidiary, the sustainable and smart city action research group…
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Asia Pacific Summit Program Committee
Speaker
Asia Pacific Summit Program Committee
Chief Executive Officer, Asia Pacific Hines-AP
Mr. Lawler is CEO of Hines' Asia Pacific Region and a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. In his role, he oversees all development, acquisitions and operations activities across the region. Prior to joining Hines in 2007, he was a Captain in the United States Marine Corps and a Naval Aviator, receiving multiple commendations throughout his career. Lawler graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BA…


