At SIP PlanEx ASIA 2024, organised by the Singapore Institute of Planners (SIP), MORROW Intelligence’s Managing Director Saravanan Sugumaran shared insights on applying complexity science and foresight methods to urban planning.
The Session
Saravanan addressed key challenges faced by planners today, including over-reliance on data and reactive approaches to urban issues. He highlighted how foresight tools can support a deeper, broader understanding of urban systems, encouraging planners to embrace, rather than resolve, divergent urban trajectories.
Key Insights
The presentation also drew from MI’s ongoing research on housing trends in ASEAN, offering perspectives on how diverse regional pathways shape urbanisation differently from Western contexts. These insights underscored the importance of context-specific planning approaches for sustainable development.
